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Houston McTear was born on 12 February, 1957 in Baker, Florida, U.S., is an American sprinter. Discover Houston McTear'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 58 years old?

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Age 58 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 12 February, 1957
Birthday 12 February
Birthplace Baker, Florida, U.S.
Date of death 1 November, 2015
Died Place Stockholm, Sweden
Nationality United States

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Houston McTear Height, Weight & Measurements

At 58 years old, Houston McTear height is 5 ft and Weight 165 lb.

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Height 5 ft
Weight 165 lb
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Who Is Houston McTear's Wife?

His wife is Linda Haglund

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Wife Linda Haglund
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Houston McTear Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Houston McTear worth at the age of 58 years old? Houston McTear’s income source is mostly from being a successful sprinter. He is from United States. We have estimated Houston McTear'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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1957

Houston McTear (February 12, 1957 – November 1, 2015) was an American sprinter, who emerged from desperate poverty in the Florida Panhandle to become an international track star in the mid-1970s.

1975

McTear rated in the top 10 in the 100 meters for the United States from 1975–1980, but he was stronger at shorter distances, including 60 meters.

He was the 1975 High School Athlete of the Year, as selected by Track and Field News.

McTear was ranked among the best in the world and the US in his event from 1975 to 1980, according to Track and Field News.

1976

At the 1976 U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, McTear ran a 10.16 sec over 100 metres, at the time the fastest ever run under any condition by a Florida high school athlete.

It is still No. 4 on the all-time list, only surpassed by Jeffery Demps and Marvin Bracy and Trayvon Bromell, all born well over a decade after McTear's performance.

McTear qualified for the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal in the 100 meters, but an achilles tendon injury suffered in the Olympic Trials forced him to withdraw from the Olympic field.

He was replaced by Johnny "Lam" Jones, who finished sixth.

The American 4 x 100 meter relay team won the gold medal, led by McTear's rival Harvey Glance.

1978

His 1978 world record in the 60 meters (6.54 s) stood up until it was broken by Ben Johnson in 1986.

McTear appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1978, and qualified for the U.S. Olympic team in 1980, but the U.S. boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics prevented his participation.

1980

McTear ran a 6.38 in 1980, but that mark has been invalidated due to "questionable timing".

If that time were to stand, it would still be the second best all time performance.

However, his meteoric rise was effectively ended by the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics.

McTear was born in Okaloosa County, Florida.

While at Baker High School in Baker, Florida, McTear won state titles in the 100 and 220 yards four times, the only Florida high school athlete ever to do so.

He recorded a 9.0 mark in the 100-yard dash as a high schooler at the Florida AA High State Meet in the preliminary heats, in Winter Park, Florida, but the world record time was not recognized because it was hand-timed.

The time remains the NFHS National High School record in the now discontinued event.

From there he fell into drug use and was homeless for three years during the 1980s.

1990

He attempted a comeback in the early 1990s and won the 60 meters at the Swedish Indoor Championships in 1990 with a time of 6.68s.

McTear was married to the Swedish sprinter Linda Haglund.

They lived in Sweden and owned a sports consulting business.

2015

McTear died of lung cancer on November 1, 2015, aged 58, in Stockholm.

He was survived by four children and his widow, Haglund, who died on November 21, 2015, only three weeks after McTear's death, also from cancer.