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Greg Rice (athlete) (Joseph Gregory Rice) was born on 3 January, 1916 in Deer Lodge, Montana, U.S., is an American long-distance runner. Discover Greg Rice (athlete)'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 75 years old?
| Popular As |
Joseph Gregory Rice |
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N/A |
| Age |
75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
3 January, 1916 |
| Birthday |
3 January |
| Birthplace |
Deer Lodge, Montana, U.S. |
| Date of death |
19 May, 1991 |
| Died Place |
River Edge, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality |
Montana
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He is a member of famous runner with the age 75 years old group.
Greg Rice (athlete) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 75 years old, Greg Rice (athlete) height is 5 ft .
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5 ft |
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Not Available |
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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Greg Rice (athlete) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Greg Rice (athlete) worth at the age of 75 years old? Greg Rice (athlete)’s income source is mostly from being a successful runner. He is from Montana. We have estimated Greg Rice (athlete)'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 |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
runner |
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Timeline
Joseph Gregory Rice (January 3, 1916 – May 19, 1991) was an American long-distance runner.
He was five times American champion in the 5000 m, set world indoor best times at two miles and three miles, and in 1940 received the Sullivan Award as the outstanding American amateur athlete.
Like most athletes of his generation his athletics career was curtailed by the outbreak of World War II.
Rice was born in Deer Lodge, Montana on January 3, 1916, later moving to Missoula, Montana.
Whilst attending Missoula County High School, Rice won both the 800 and mile high-school state titles in his sophomore, junior and senior years.
Greg Rice ran for Notre Dame university track team whilst studying there.
During this period he won two NCAA 2 miles titles in 1937 and 1939.
Rice also won the inaugural NCAA cross-country title in 1939.
At 5' 5" height but barrel-chested, Rice was nicknamed the "Little Dynamo". After leaving Notre Dame, Rice was affiliated with the New York Athletic Club
His achievements in 1940: American records at 2 and 3 miles; winning the national 5000 m title; and beating Finland's champion athlete Taisto Mäki meant he was the overwhelming winner of the Sullivan Award that year
At one point in his career, he was unbeaten for 65 races indoors and outdoors (55 alone indoors) and won 3 indoor national titles at 3 miles (1940–43).
On the 28 February 1942 at the AAU indoor championships, Rice set a world indoor best time at three miles of 13:45.7, a time not bettered for 17 years.
On June 6, 1942, Rice set a new American outdoor record for 3 miles of 14:00.0.
On March 16, 1943, Rice set a world indoor best time for two miles of 8:51.0, a time not bettered for 9 years.
Overall, Rice was to set indoor best times on 8 occasions.
His final race was on June 20, 1943, where he came second to the legendary Swedish runner Gunder Hägg over 5000 m at the AAU Championships.
His training for the race had been interrupted by time at sea following his enlisting in the United States Maritime Service six months earlier.
After his service in the war, Rice worked as an accountant for the toy company Louis Marx & Company.
Rice remained active within athletics serving as an official.
He was married and had 4 sons and 4 daughters.
He died in 1991 of a stroke.
Rice was a very successful competitor at 5000 m in the USA National Track and Field Championships (then AAU Championships) between 1938 and 1943:
