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Barney Ewell was born on 25 February, 1918 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American sprinter. Discover Barney Ewell'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 78 years old?
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78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
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25 February, 1918 |
| Birthday |
25 February |
| Birthplace |
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Date of death |
4 April, 1996 |
| Died Place |
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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United States
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He is a member of famous sprinter with the age 78 years old group.
Barney Ewell Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Barney Ewell height is 180 cm and Weight 71 kg.
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180 cm |
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71 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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Barney Ewell Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Barney Ewell worth at the age of 78 years old? Barney Ewell’s income source is mostly from being a successful sprinter. He is from United States. We have estimated Barney Ewell's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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sprinter |
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Timeline
Henry Norwood "Barney" Ewell (February 25, 1918 – April 4, 1996) was an American athlete, and winner of one gold and two silver medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Ewell was the state's greatest high school sprinter-jumper in the mid-1930s, but he first achieved renown while a student at Pennsylvania State University, running the 100 m and 200 m races and winning 12 gold medals and championships in collegiate meets between 1940 and 1942.
He also won 11 gold medals in AAU national meets between 1939 and 1948.
Born into poverty in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Ewell was one of the world's leading sprinters of the 1940s.
Ewell attended John Piersol McCaskey High School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
McCaskey High School honored Ewell by dedicating their stadium in his name.
He served his country in 1941–1945, returned to the university, and received his B.S. degree in 1947.
He was an outstanding long jumper as well, leaping 25 feet 2 inches (7.68 m) in 1942.
He surprised everyone by making the 1948 Olympic team, equaling the world record of 10.2 in the 100 m dash at the 1948 AAU championship, which was also the Olympic trials.
At the Olympic Games in London, he thought he had won the 100 m only to learn the victory was given to teammate Harrison Dillard.
In the 200 m, Ewell had another close finish and again finished second – this time to teammate Mel Patton.
He was added to the 4 × 100 m relay when Ed Conwell became sick and the American team strolled to an easy victory.
However, the exchange between Ewell and Lorenzo Wright was ruled out of the zone and the American team was disqualified.
After viewing a film of the race, however, officials reversed the ruling, and Ewell finally had his Olympic gold medal.
After the Olympics Ewell lost his amateur status for accepting gifts from his fans, but he continued to compete in Australia and New Zealand as a professional.
He also took part in the Scottish Border games circuit during the summer of 1950.
He lived most of those weeks in the town of Bathgate.
He won one of the most prestigious sprints on the Border Games circuit at Jedburgh.
Running off scratch over 120 yards he ran a time of 11.37 secs.
He also took part in a special invitation race in August that same year to mark his time in Scotland (run as a handicap race) over 120 yards at the famous Powderhall venue.
Ewell from the scratch mark lost narrowly to Albert C Charles (off 12.5 yds).
Ewell died in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
He was a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
Earlier in 1986, he was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame.
Ewell was also inducted into the J.P. McCaskey Athletic Hall of Fame during the school's 50th anniversary year in 1988.
