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Cy Young (athlete) was born on 23 July, 1928 in Modesto, California, US, is an American javelin thrower. Discover Cy Young (athlete)'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 89 years old?
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89 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
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23 July 1928 |
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23 July |
| Birthplace |
Modesto, California, US |
| Date of death |
6 December, 2017 |
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Modesto, California, US |
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United States
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He is a member of famous thrower with the age 89 years old group.
Cy Young (athlete) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 89 years old, Cy Young (athlete) height is 6 ft .
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6 ft |
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Dating & Relationship status
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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Cy Young (athlete) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Cy Young (athlete) worth at the age of 89 years old? Cy Young (athlete)’s income source is mostly from being a successful thrower. He is from United States. We have estimated Cy Young (athlete)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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thrower |
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Timeline
Cy C. Young Jr. (July 23, 1928 – December 6, 2017) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the javelin throw.
He is the only American male to earn Olympic gold in the event.
Young was born and raised in Modesto, California.
He suffered from asthma as a boy.
Young dabbled in the javelin at Modesto Junior College, where he attended for two years.
He started throwing seriously after entering UCLA in 1948; in 1950 he placed second behind Bud Held at the NCAA championships.
He was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.
Young graduated from UCLA in 1951.
In 1952 he set a new US record of 256 ft in the javelin.
Young competed at age 24 in the javelin throw for the US at the 1952 Summer Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland, where he won the gold medal on his birthday.
Young continued to throw during his mid-20s, and four years later prepared to defend his Olympic title.
Young was "named Southern California's Athlete of the Year for 1952, a competition that included the region's professional athletes as well, and missed winning the Sullivan Award by a single vote."
A few months before the Melbourne Games, Poland's Janusz Sidło – the 1954 European Champion – pushed the javelin world record out to 274 ft. Nonetheless, Young headed to Melbourne, Australia as one of the favorites.
Three days before the competition he twisted an ankle which caused him pain as he "planted" his leg to release his throw.
There were 21 throwers from 12 nations entered in the morning qualifying round on Monday November 26.
The qualifying distance was set at 66 meters- anyone who threw 66 m or better automatically advanced to the Finals.
In April 1956, Young had the best throw of his career with 259 ft. Later in the season, he won his only AAU championship.
Because the Olympics were being in held in the Southern hemisphere – where the seasons are "reversed" in comparison to America and Europe – the Summer Games were delayed until late November, which was months after the track & field outdoor season typically ended.
Young advance to the finals, but was only able to throw 68.64m, well below his normal, good for 11th place.
Young was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in 1998.
He was also inducted into the Modesto Junior College Hall of Fame.
Young was a fourth generation farmer who grew walnuts and almonds.
He and his wife, Elizabeth, resided in Modesto.
A daughter, Jenifer, managed his business matters.
Young died on December 6, 2017, at age 89 due to complications from vascular dementia.
