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Hestrie Cloete was born on 26 August, 1978 in Germiston, South Africa, is a South African high jumper. Discover Hestrie Cloete's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?

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Age 45 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 26 August, 1978
Birthday 26 August
Birthplace Germiston, South Africa
Nationality South Africa

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Hestrie Cloete Height, Weight & Measurements

At 45 years old, Hestrie Cloete height is 1.85 m and Weight 68 kg.

Physical Status
Height 1.85 m
Weight 68 kg
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Who Is Hestrie Cloete's Husband?

Her husband is Jurie Els (m. 2005)

Family
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Husband Jurie Els (m. 2005)
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Hestrie Cloete Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hestrie Cloete worth at the age of 45 years old? Hestrie Cloete’s income source is mostly from being a successful Jumper. She is from South Africa. We have estimated Hestrie Cloete'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
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Source of Income Jumper

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1978

Hestrie Cloete OIS (née Storbeck; born 26 August 1978) is a former South African professional high jumper.

Her foremost achievements were winning two world championships and two silver medals at the Olympic Games.

Cloete was discovered at an age of 13 by her long-time coach Martin Marx, and trained at the Lichtenburg High School early in her career.

She was quickly found to have a very strong will, which had given other coaches trouble coaching her.

Hestrie Cloete had always put a great significance in maintaining a strong mind, and explained that she finds much of that strength in her faith.

2003

In 2003, she was awarded the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver (OIS) by South African president Thabo Mbeki for excellence in her sports performances.

Cloete had somewhat unusual habits, as she was known to smoke about a pack of cigarettes a day, and has also stated she loved fast food.

In an attempt to focus before every jump, Cloete characteristically did spin her index fingers around each other, leaned sideways with her upper body and visualised every step of her attempt.

She achieved her high jump personal best of 2.06 m on 31 August 2003, when winning the gold medal under the World Championships in Paris (African record, as of May 2011)

Cloete grew up under her maiden name Storbeck in the small railway town of Coligny with her mother Martie and father Willem.

2004

Cloete retired after the 2004 Summer Olympics to focus on her family.

Cloete were awarded numerous international achievements.

2005

She divorced her first husband in 2004 and married Afrikaans singer Jurie Els on 30 September 2005, gave birth to a daughter Chrizette on 5 October 2006 and moved to New Zealand early in 2008.

2008

Hestrie and Jurie's son Jason John Els was born in New Zealand on 23 July 2008.

The couple resides in Bayview, Auckland on the North Island and Hestrie is a property manager while Jurie still pursues his music career and has a small business Retro Records which sells collectible 2nd hand Pop and Rock vinyl records.