Happy birthday! Jonny Wilkinson turns 46 today

Jonny Wilkinson is celebrating his 46th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Jonny Wilkinson has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 46th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Wilkinson, a cultural icon

Born Jonathan Peter Wilkinson in Frimley on May 25, 1979, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Wilkinson's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jonny hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jonny Wilkinson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 46.

Happy Birthday, Jonny, you're the best!

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