Age, Biography and Wiki
Eddie Southern (Silas Edward Southern) was born on 4 January, 1938 in Dallas, Texas, U.S., is an American hurdler and sprinter (1938–2023). Discover Eddie Southern'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 85 years old?
| Popular As |
Silas Edward Southern |
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| Age |
85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
4 January 1938 |
| Birthday |
4 January |
| Birthplace |
Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Date of death |
17 May, 2023 |
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N/A |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous hurdler with the age 85 years old group.
Eddie Southern Height, Weight & Measurements
At 85 years old, Eddie Southern height is 6 ft and Weight 179 lb.
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| Height |
6 ft |
| Weight |
179 lb |
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Not Available |
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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Eddie Southern Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Eddie Southern worth at the age of 85 years old? Eddie Southern’s income source is mostly from being a successful hurdler. He is from United States. We have estimated Eddie Southern's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
hurdler |
Eddie Southern Social Network
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Timeline
Silas Edward Southern (January 4, 1938 – May 17, 2023) was an American sprinter and hurdler who won a silver medal in the 400 metres hurdles at 1956 Olympics.
Southern was a 1955 graduate of Dallas' Sunset High School, where he won four individual State Championships and set two State and National High School Records, was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 meter hurdles, as well as sprints and relays.
He was clocked at 20.7 seconds in the 220-yard dash, best ever by a high-school student in Texas or any other state.
Then he turned right around and broke the state and national records in the 440-yard event with a time of 47.2 seconds.
Southern competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in the 400 meter hurdles, where he won the silver medal.
As an 18-year-old, Southern as a Texas youth set the Olympic Record in the 400 metres hurdles (50.1 seconds) in the semifinals in 1956 at Melbourne on his way to taking the silver medal to fellow American Glenn Davis's gold.
In 1956, Southern was inducted into the Friar Society, the oldest honor society at The University of Texas, which recognizes students who made significant contributions to The University of Texas.
The Friar Society's purpose is "to associate together leading members of the senior or graduate classes for mutual benefit and cooperation, and to promote the best interests of the University and the student body."
Running for Clyde Littlefield at the University of Texas, Southern led the Longhorns to Southwest Conference titles from 1957 to 1959.
Individually, he earned three straight 440-yard SWC championships in 1957, 1958, 1959 and the 1959 NCAA quarter-mile title.
Southern ran the anchor for the world-record 440 and 880-yard relays while at University of Texas.
He won another silver medal in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 1959 Pan American Games.
Southern went on to compete in track & field at the University of Texas, where he was 1959 NCAA 440 yard champion and a member of World Record 440 and 880 yard relay teams.
Southern won another silver medal in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 1959 Pan American Games.
Southern died on May 17, 2023, at the age of 85.
Southern was selected in the 29th round of the 1959 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, but did not play in the league.
Southern was inducted into the Texas Track and Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame (2013), Sunset High School Hall of Fame, and Drake Relays Athletes Hall of Fame.
