- Eric Murray Wife/Girlfriend Jackie Robertson
- Eric Murray And Jackie Robertson: Are They Married?
Eric Murray girlfriend turned wife Jackie has been by his side. While he was making histories with his skills, Jackie took care of their son and became his number one supporter.
Eric is regarded as one of New Zealand’s beloved and greatest sportsperson for his contribution as a rower.
He, alongside his partner Hamish bond, has reached a new height of success by bagging 69 consecutive wins, two Olympic gold medals, eight world championship titles, and 16 world cup victories.
The Kiwi rowing legend retired at the age of 35, having been overwhelmed by the massive support and respect he had received from his fans and the country throughout his 17 years of rowing career.
Eric Murray Wife/Girlfriend Jackie Robertson
Eric Murray’s girlfriend turned wife is Jackie Robertson.
She is the eldest daughter of former Olympic rower Gary Robertson. The duo might have met due to Eric and her father being an athlete pursuing the same sport.
Likewise, Murray’s father-in-law is also a gold medalist who won gold at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, as a part of 1972 New Zealand eight.
Being the daughter of a rowing champion, Jackie was, in fact, involved in rowing during her childhood. She was well aware of the sport, but it might not excite her well enough to pursue it professionally like her father and husband.
Eric Murray And Jackie Robertson: Are They Married?
Eric Murray and Jackie got married in 2006, and they have a son called Zac, who was born in 2011.
Murray and his wife had a hard time balancing his personal and professional life with the athlete’s career leaving him little to no time for his family.
In his and Hamish’s joint autobiography “The Kiwi Pair,” Eric even wrote that his wife was considered selfish and inconsiderate by the rowing selectors in 2011 because she wanted Eric to be home for Zac’s birth.
Murray was making a huge accomplishment in his career at the expense of his family. While making a legacy in the sport, the rower missed his time with his son and wife.
He stated that their son Zac is on the ASD spectrum (Autism Spectrum Disorder), which makes it slightly different from raising him even though Zac is a great kid.
The Olympic medalist finally called it quits in 2017 after realizing it was taking a toll on his personal relationship and now spending quality time with his family.
Source: CelebSaga
