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Al Cantello was born on 9 June, 1931 in United States, is an American javelin thrower (1931–2024). Discover Al Cantello's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 92 years old?

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Occupation United States Naval Academy cross country and track coach
Age 92 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 9 June 1931
Birthday 9 June
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Date of death 17 January, 2024
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Nationality United States

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Al Cantello Height, Weight & Measurements

At 92 years old, Al Cantello height is 5 ft 7 in and Weight 165 lbs.

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Height 5 ft 7 in
Weight 165 lbs
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Al Cantello Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Al Cantello worth at the age of 92 years old? Al Cantello’s income source is mostly from being a successful thrower. He is from United States. We have estimated Al Cantello's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1931

Albert Anthony Cantello (June 9, 1931 – January 17, 2024) was an American javelin thrower as a member of the United States Marine Corps.

1955

Cantello graduated from La Salle University in Philadelphia in 1955.

1959

In 1959, he set the world record in the javelin and won the bronze medal at the 1959 Pan American Games and made the US Olympic team for the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.

Despite having the second longest throw (79.72m) in the games during the qualifying rounds, he finished tenth (with an official throw of 74.7m).

Cantello won the AAU title in 1959 and 1960 and held a world ranking of No. 4 for both years.

His personal best throw, with the old javelin type, was 86.04 metres, achieved in June 1959 in Compton.

Cantello coached at the United States Naval Academy for more than 50 years where he was named NCAA Mid-Atlantic Coach of the Year three times.

1963

He was the coach of the men's distance running program at the United States Naval Academy from 1963 to 2018.

1964

In 1964, Sport magazine named Cantello to its all-time track and field team and voted him the world's greatest competitor in the javelin.

He was known for his form, in which he would throw his whole body into the throw and end in a semi-handstand.

2013

In 2013 Cantello was inducted into the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Coaches Hall of Fame along with Ron Allice, Dennis Craddock, Jim Hunt, Curtis Frye, and Paul Olsen.

Cantello died on January 17, 2024, at the age of 92.

2018

He retired in 2018.

While at La Salle, Cantello was twice named to the Track and Field All-American team.

He won the javelin contest at four straight Mid-Atlantic Conference Track and Field Championships and three times won the javelin toss at the Penn Relays.