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John Grimek was born on 17 June, 1910 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, is an American weightlifter. Discover John Grimek'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 88 years old?

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Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 17 June, 1910
Birthday 17 June
Birthplace Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Date of death 20 November, 1998
Died Place York, Pennsylvania
Nationality United States

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John Grimek Height, Weight & Measurements

At 88 years old, John Grimek height is 5ft 8.5in and Weight 195 lbs.

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Height 5ft 8.5in
Weight 195 lbs
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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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John Grimek Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Grimek worth at the age of 88 years old? John Grimek’s income source is mostly from being a successful weightlifter. He is from United States. We have estimated John Grimek'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
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Source of Income weightlifter

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1910

John Carroll Grimek (June 17, 1910 – November 20, 1998) was an American bodybuilder and weightlifter active in the 1930s and 1940s.

1935

Grimek moved to York, Pennsylvania in 1935 to join Bob Hoffman, the founder of York Barbell.

1936

Besides his bodybuilding exploits, Grimek also represented the United States in weightlifting at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, where he took 9th place in the men's heavyweight category.

1940

He was Mr. America in 1940 and 1941, and Mr. Universe in 1948.

Throughout his career he carried the nicknames "The Monarch of Muscledom" and "The Glow."

Grimek was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, the son of Slovak immigrants George and Maria Grimek, peasants from the village Ústie nad Oravou in northern Slovakia.

Grimek was Mr. America in 1940 and 1941, and Mr. Universe in 1948.

1949

In 1949, he won his last contest, the AAU Mr. USA, against a field that included Steve Reeves, Clarence Ross, George Eiferman, and Armand Tanny.

Grimek retired from bodybuilding undefeated.

Grimek featured in many bodybuilding articles and magazines.

He was also the editor of Muscular Development.

Despite his retirement, he continued serious training for many years, and was still able to perform squats with over 400 pounds for repetitions in his late 60s.

1998

Grimek died on November 20, 1998, in York, Pennsylvania, at the age of 88.

1999

Grimek was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 1999.

2000

He is depicted as part of a mural located at 37 West Philadelphia Street in York, Pennsylvania, which was finished in 2000.