Age, Biography and Wiki
Nathan Deakes was born on 17 August, 1977 in Geelong, Australia, is an Australian race walker. Discover Nathan Deakes'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 46 years old?
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| Age |
46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
17 August 1977 |
| Birthday |
17 August |
| Birthplace |
Geelong, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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He is a member of famous Walker with the age 46 years old group.
Nathan Deakes Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Nathan Deakes height is 1.85 m and Weight 66 kg.
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1.85 m |
| Weight |
66 kg |
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Not Available |
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Who Is Nathan Deakes's Wife?
His wife is Antoinette Deakes
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Antoinette Deakes |
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Not Available |
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Nathan Deakes Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Nathan Deakes worth at the age of 46 years old? Nathan Deakes’s income source is mostly from being a successful Walker. He is from Australia. We have estimated Nathan Deakes'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 |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Walker |
Nathan Deakes Social Network
Timeline
Nathan Deakes (born 17 August 1977 in Geelong) is an Australian former race walker.
Deakes trained with the Australian Institute of Sport.
By performances, Deakes is Australia's best and most successful ever race walker, winning several international medals and holding many Australian and World Records.
He also won bronze medals at the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Games and the 1996 World Junior Championships.
He was also among the leading duo at the Athens Olympics in the 50 km walk, until being disqualified.
Deakes also won the last edition of the Goodwill Games in Brisbane 2001.
He won gold in the 20 km walk and 50 km walk events at both the 2002 Manchester Games and the 2006 Melbourne Games, becoming the first man to win both the 20 km and 50 km walks at two consecutive Commonwealth Games.
He won a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, and is a four-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist.
He was the 2006 Australian Male Athlete of the year, Australia's most prestigious sporting award across all sports.
He also broke the 50 km walk world record on 2 December 2006 at the Australian 50 km Road Walking Championships in Geelong, recording a time of 3:35.47.
He is also 4th all-time for the 20 km walk, 1:17.33, and 7th all-time for the 20,000m walk, 1:19.47.
He won the gold medal at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka in the 50 km walk.
To cap off a successful 2007, Deakes was crowned 2007 Telstra Male Athlete of the Year for the second time (the first being in 2004).
On 21 July 2008 Deakes announced that he would withdraw from the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, with a hamstring tendon injury that required surgery to repair.
His last competitive outing came at the 2012 London Olympics, where he competed despite a year riddled with injury and finished 19th in the 50 km walk.
He retired from the sport officially in February 2013, and became a Board Member soon after for Athletics AustraliaIn 2018 he was appointed as a member of the Athletics Integrity Unit Anti-Doping Panel.
Deakes has completed university academic qualifications with a double degree in Banking & Finance and Law (Honours) from the University of Canberra, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Australian National University and a Masters in Law with a Sports Law specialisation from the University of Melbourne.
He is published in the area of sports integrity.
Inaugural inductee to University of Canberra Sport Walk of Fame in 2022.
