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George Woods (shot putter) was born on 11 February, 1943 in Portageville, Missouri, U.S., is an American shot putter (1943–2022). Discover George Woods (shot putter)'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 79 years old?

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Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 11 February 1943
Birthday 11 February
Birthplace Portageville, Missouri, U.S.
Date of death 30 August, 2022
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Nationality United States

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George Woods (shot putter) Height, Weight & Measurements

At 79 years old, George Woods (shot putter) height is 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) and Weight 300 lb (136 kg).

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Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 300 lb (136 kg)
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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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George Woods (shot putter) Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is George Woods (shot putter) worth at the age of 79 years old? George Woods (shot putter)’s income source is mostly from being a successful putter. He is from United States. We have estimated George Woods (shot putter)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1943

George Woods (February 11, 1943 – August 30, 2022) was an American athlete who mainly competed in the shot put.

Born in Portageville, Missouri, he moved to Sikeston, Missouri, as a baby.

As a senior at Sikeston High School, Woods became the first Missouri high school athlete to top 60 ft (18.3 m), setting a Sikeston school record that still stands to this day.

He would go on to attend Southern Illinois University.

1967

Woods had a great indoor career, winning national championships in 1967–1969 and 1973.

1968

Woods competed at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Olympics.

After winning the US Olympic track and field team trails in 1968, he was overtaken by fellow American shot putter Randy Matson (Texas A&M) in the Mexico City games, settling for the silver medal behind Matson’s Olympic record performance.

1972

Four years later in 1972, he again entered the games as the American Olympic trials champion and the favorite for Olympic gold.

He came close, but was again denied Olympic gold.

Wladyslaw Komar, a virtual unknown from Poland, set an Olympic record at 21.18 m (69 ft 5¾ in) on his first throw.

Woods responded, steadily and methodically, reaching 21.17 m (69 ft 5½ inches) in the fourth round.

While Komar never approached his opening effort throughout the series, Woods couldn’t pick up the final centimeter on his remaining throws.

He would settle for another silver medal.

1973

His 1973 meet record of 69 ft 9½ in stood as the meet record for 20 years.

1974

A year later in 1974, Woods set the indoor world record at 22.02 m (72 ft 3 in), a mark that would stand for 11 years.

1976

Woods would win the U.S. trials again in 1976, but finish seventh at the Olympics.

2007

Woods was inducted to the USATF National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2007.

2010

He ranks 5th among shot putters all time indoors, and his record throw is the 10th longest indoor effort of all time.

His outdoor best ranks him in the top 40 putters of all–time worldwide, an amazing statistic after nearly 30 years.