Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $16 Million (2024)
Lee Calhoun, a renowned hurdler from Mississippi, has established himself as one of the most accomplished athletes in his field. His net worth is estimated to reach an impressive $16 million by the year 2024, highlighting the immense success he has achieved over the years. Lee Calhoun's dedication to his sport, coupled with his exceptional talent, has undoubtedly played a significant role in his financial prosperity. As he continues to inspire future generations with his remarkable achievements, his net worth serves as a testament to his enduring legacy as a true sports icon.
About
Competing for Team U.S.A., he won gold medals in the 110-meter hurdles events at both the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, and the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy.
Before Fame
While a member of the North Carolina Central University track and field team, he won three Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) titles and two National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships.
Trivia
He coached the track teams at Yale University, Western Illinois University, and Grambling State University and also served as an assistant track & field coach at the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics.
Family Life
He spent his early days in Laurel, Mississippi, and lived in several other U.S. States before passing away in his mid-fifties in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Associated With
Over four decades apart, Calhoun and fellow American athlete Joanna Hayes won gold medals in Olympic hurdling events.
