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Joe Smith (athlete) (Bernard Joseph Smith) was born on 1917 in Medford, Massachusetts, is an American marathon runner. Discover Joe Smith (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 76 years old?

Popular As Bernard Joseph Smith
Occupation N/A
Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign
Born 1917, 1917
Birthday 1917
Birthplace Medford, Massachusetts
Date of death 1993
Died Place Pembroke Pines, Florida
Nationality United States

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Joe Smith (athlete) Height, Weight & Measurements

At 76 years old, Joe Smith (athlete) height is 6 ft 2 in and Weight 257 pounds.

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Height 6 ft 2 in
Weight 257 pounds
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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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Joe Smith (athlete) Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Joe Smith (athlete) worth at the age of 76 years old? Joe Smith (athlete)’s income source is mostly from being a successful runner. He is from United States. We have estimated Joe Smith (athlete)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1917

In 1917, Smith was born in Medford, Massachusetts.

1940

Smith was a milkman before he began marathon running in 1940.

His first World Marathon Majors races were at the 1940 and 1941 Boston Marathon.

1941

At Boston, Smith came in fifth place at the 1941 and 1949 marathons.

Outside Boston, he won the 1941 USA Marathon Championships at the Yonkers Marathon.

In 1941, he won the USA Marathon Championships during the Yonkers Marathon.

1942

He was the winner of the 1942 Boston Marathon with a course record of 2:26:51.

The following year, Smith wanted to sit out the 1942 Boston Marathon while he recuperated from the flu.

After his wife convinced him to compete, Smith won the marathon and set a course record of 2:26:51.

Smith stopped running in 1942 when he enlisted to the United States Coast Guard and served three years during World War II.

1945

Upon his return from the war,Smith did not compete from 1945 to 1946 and resumed running at the 1947 Boston Marathon.

1947

His record lasted for five years until it was broken by 1947 Boston Marathon winner Suh Yun-bok.

Smith did not finish the 1947 marathon while his five year course record was broken by winner Suh Yun-bok.

Outside Boston, Smith was runner-up in the 1947 Western Hemisphere Marathon.

1948

In the following Boston races, he did not finish in 1948 and placed in 5th at his last marathon in 1949.

1957

After ending his marathon career, Smith continued working as a milkman until 1957.

1959

He also came in 5rh at the 1959 Yonkers Marathon and ran at the 1949 Western Hemisphere Marathon.

1987

Smith moved on work for a post office for three decades before retiring in 1987.

Smith was married and had three children.

1993

Bernard Joseph Smith (1917 – January 25, 1993) was an American marathon runner.

Smith died on January 25, 1993, in Pembroke Pines, Florida.