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Norman Read was born on 13 August, 1931 in Portsmouth, England, is a New Zealand racewalker. Discover Norman Read'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 62 years old?

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Age 62 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 13 August 1931
Birthday 13 August
Birthplace Portsmouth, England
Date of death 22 May, 1994
Died Place Pirongia, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealand

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Norman Read Height, Weight & Measurements

At 62 years old, Norman Read height is 178 cm and Weight 64 kg.

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Height 178 cm
Weight 64 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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Norman Read Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Norman Read worth at the age of 62 years old? Norman Read’s income source is mostly from being a successful racewalker. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Norman Read'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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1931

Norman Richard Read (13 August 1931 – 22 May 1994) was a New Zealand racewalker.

1953

Born in Portsmouth, England, Read emigrated to New Zealand in 1953.

1956

The self-proclaimed "Pommie-Kiwi" competed for New Zealand at the 1956 Olympics in the 50 km walk where he won the gold medal.

For this achievement he was voted New Zealand’s Sportsman of the Year.

1960

Read also took part in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, finishing fifth in the 20 km walk and abandoning the 50 km race.

1966

He won a bronze medal in the 20 mile walk at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica, which was his last international tournament.

Read continued competing domestically for another 18 years, retiring at the age 52.

He won 18 national titles, placing second thrice and third four times.

1968

On 29 August 1968 Read married Megan Ann Crafar in Whangārei; they had three daughters and a son.

After moving to New Plymouth, he founded New Zealand’s first race walking club.

1987

He was awarded a diploma by the International Amateur Athletic Federation on its 75th anniversary in 1987, and in 1990 he was elected a foundation member of the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame.

1992

At the 1992 Summer Olympics he became only the second New Zealand Olympic judge.

2009

Read was also one of the first three inductees into the Taranaki Sports Hall of Fame at the Taranaki Sports Awards in 2009.

Read died of a heart attack during a veteran's bike race in Pirongia.

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