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Fred Wilt (Frederick Loren Wilt) was born on 14 December, 1920 in Pendleton, Indiana, U.S., is an American track and field athlete. Discover Fred Wilt'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 73 years old?

Popular As Frederick Loren Wilt
Occupation N/A
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 14 December 1920
Birthday 14 December
Birthplace Pendleton, Indiana, U.S.
Date of death 5 September, 1994
Died Place Anderson, Indiana, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Fred Wilt Height, Weight & Measurements

At 73 years old, Fred Wilt height is 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) and Weight 146 lb (66 kg).

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Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 146 lb (66 kg)
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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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Fred Wilt Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Fred Wilt worth at the age of 73 years old? Fred Wilt’s income source is mostly from being a successful athlete. He is from United States. We have estimated Fred Wilt's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1920

Frederick Loren Wilt (December 14, 1920 – September 5, 1994) was an American runner and FBI agent.

1948

He competed in the 10,000 m at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics and finished 11th and 21st, respectively.

1950

He won the James E. Sullivan Award as best American amateur athlete in 1950.

1951

Wilt held eight AAU titles, ranging from the indoor mile in 1951 to cross country in 1949 and 1952–53.

1964

Wilt's book Run Run Run was published in 1964 by Track & Field News.

It contained chapters written by Wilt, notable coaches, including New Zealand's Arthur Lydiard, and Soviet gold medalist Vladimir Kuts, and went through six printings over the next ten years.

1975

In 1975, Wilt coined the term plyometrics while observing Soviet athletes warming up.

He reached out to Dr. Michael Yessis, who had previously introduced this concept to the United States through Russian translation of Verkhoshansky's work.

This inspired their later collaboration, to get this information out to U.S. coaches, and the book Soviet Theory, Technique and Training for Running and Hurdling.

Wilt wrote and compiled multiple other books on track and field.

After retirement from FBI he worked as head coach for the Cross Country and Track and Field Women's team at Purdue University.

1981

He was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1981.