Caitlyn Jenner feels that ‘old Bruce’ still lives inside her
Caitlyn Jenner rose to fame as a world-class athlete in the 1970s, winning Olympic gold and setting a decathlon world record at the 1976 Montreal Games. After retiring from sports, she entered the entertainment world and became a national icon.
Born William Bruce Jenner in 1949, Caitlyn faced early struggles with dyslexia but found strength in sports. A knee injury in college shifted her from football to track and field, where she thrived. Her coach encouraged her to train for the Olympic decathlon, leading to a standout performance in the 1976 Olympics.
Despite being celebrated as the ultimate symbol of masculinity, Caitlyn privately battled gender identity…