He also set world records in the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400-meter races. His estimated salary is $100,000.
Walter Tewksbury is an American track athlete who was born in 1876 and won five medals, including two gold, at the 1900 Olympic games in Paris. He also set world records in the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400-meter races. His estimated net worth is $1billion and his estimated salary is $100,000.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1billion (2024)
About
American track athlete who won five medals, including two gold, at the 1900 Olympic games in Paris.
Before Fame
Attending the University of Pennsylvania studying dentistry, he won the sprint events at the IC4A meets in 1898 and 1899.
Trivia
His hurdling event in 1900 bore little resemblance to modern events: the hurdles were telephone poles laid over the ground, and the final hurdle consisted of a water barrier.
Family Life
He was born in Ashley, Pennsylvania.
Associated With
He attended UPenn at the same time and with the same major as fellow Olympian Alvin Kraenzlein .
