Kenny Bednarek, known for his Paris Olympic silver medal in the 200 meters, has garnered attention for his athletic prowess and personal life. He often attributes his success to his family and his girlfriend, Sharmila Nicollet. Here are some details on who she is and how long the couple has been dating.
Who is Sharmila Nicollet?
Nicollet is a professional golfer born in Bangalore, India, pursuing her sporting passion abroad, participating in various tournaments. Her mother, Surekha Nicollet, hails from India and is the owner of the perfume company – Padmini Aromatics.
Meanwhile, her father, Marc Nicollet, is French and a software professional. She had immense potential in swimming before golf, having won more than 70 medals across various state and national-level competitions. She eventually switched sports at 11.
She has represented the country in several tournaments, including the Asian Games and the Malaysian Open. Nicollet is also the youngest Indian golfer to make it to the Ladies European Tour, having turned professional in 2009.
The 33-year-old often supports her boyfriend with heartfelt notes and her presence on the sidelines as he races on the track. She was even present throughout the Paris Olympics, cheering for him as he reached for the podium.
Bednarek and Nicollet’s dating history
Nicollet and Bednarek met during the pandemic in 2020, but they have kept their relationship mostly private. While their public appearances have been rare since then, they’ve drawn attention for their adorable pictures online.
Before beginning his Olympic run this season, Bednarek had dedicated his success to his family and Nicollet, particularly for their undying support.
Revealing how she has always kept him grounded and stood by him through ups and downs, the sprinter has never shied away from getting emotional about his partner.
The couple celebrated four years together earlier this year, with Nicollet flaunting pictures from the past. Bednarek also recently visited Nicollet’s hometown after the Olympics, presumably to celebrate his wins with her family.
Since they’ve always set relationship goals with their constant hyping up and encouraging messages for each other, fans have never stopped gushing about them together.
