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Arthur Wint was born on 25 May, 1920 in Plowden, Jamaica, is a Jamaican sprinter (1920–1992). Discover Arthur Wint'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 72 years old?
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72 years old |
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Gemini |
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25 May, 1920 |
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25 May |
| Birthplace |
Plowden, Jamaica |
| Date of death |
19 October, 1992 |
| Died Place |
Linstead, Jamaica |
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United Kingdom
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He is a member of famous sprinter with the age 72 years old group.
Arthur Wint Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Arthur Wint height is 194 cm and Weight 77 kg.
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194 cm |
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77 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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Arthur Wint Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Arthur Wint worth at the age of 72 years old? Arthur Wint’s income source is mostly from being a successful sprinter. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Arthur Wint's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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sprinter |
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Timeline
Arthur Stanley Wint OD MBE (25 May 1920 – 19 October 1992) was a Jamaican Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot during the Second World War, sprinter, physician, and later High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
In 1937 he was the Jamaica Boy Athlete of the year, and the following year won a gold medal in the 800 metres at the Central American Games in Panama.
Saving the money for his flight to europe
In 1942 he joined the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and set the Canadian 400-metre record while training there.
He was sent to Britain for active combat during World War II as a pilot.
He left the Royal Air Force in 1947 to study medicine at St Bartholomew's Hospital, through the British further education and vocational training scheme for ex-servicemen.
Competing at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics, whilst a medical student at St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, he won two gold and two silver medals, becoming the first Jamaican Olympic gold medalist.
Arthur Wint, known as the Gentle Giant, was born in Plowden, Manchester, Jamaica.
While at Calabar High School, he ran sprints and did both the high jump and long jump.
He later transferred to Excelsior High School, where he finished his secondary education.
In the 1948 London Games, Wint won Jamaica's first Olympic gold medal for the 400 metres (46.2 seconds), beating his team-mate Herb McKenley.
In the 800 metres he won silver, after American Mal Whitfield's gold.
Wint missed a probable third medal when he pulled a muscle in the 4 × 400 metres relay final.
In Helsinki in 1952 he was part of the historic team setting the world record while capturing the gold in the 4 × 400 metres relay.
He also won silver in the 800 metres, again coming second to Mal Whitfield.
Wint ran his final race in 1953 at Wembley Stadium, finished his internship, and graduated as a doctor.
The following year he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in the 1954 New Year Honours.
In 1955 Wint returned to Jamaica, eventually settling in Hanover as the only resident doctor in the parish.
In 1973 he was awarded the Jamaica honour of the Order of Distinction.
He served as Jamaica's High Commissioner to Britain and ambassador to Sweden and Denmark from 1974 to 1978.
He was inducted in the Black Athlete's Hall of Fame in the US (1977), the Jamaica Sports Hall of Fame (1989) and the Central American & Caribbean Athletic Confederation Hall of Fame (2003).
Wint died on Heroes Day in Linstead, aged 72.
His funeral was attended by hundreds of people, including the Jamaican Prime Minister.
In 2012, a Blue Heritage Plaque was unveiled at 22 Philbeach Gardens in Earls Court, London, where he lived while studying medicine.
At the same event, his daughter launched her book about him, titled The Longer Run.
