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John Werket was born on 8 October, 1924 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, is an American speed skater (1924–2010). Discover John Werket'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 85 years old?

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Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 8 October, 1924
Birthday 8 October
Birthplace Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Date of death 4 June, 2010
Died Place Sun City West, Arizona, United States
Nationality United States

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John Werket Height, Weight & Measurements

At 85 years old, John Werket height is 5'5 and Weight 130.

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Height 5'5
Weight 130
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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 Werket Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Werket worth at the age of 85 years old? John Werket’s income source is mostly from being a successful skater. He is from United States. We have estimated John Werket's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1924

John Roland Werket (October 8, 1924, – June 4, 2010) was an American speed skater.

1948

He competed in seven events in total at the 1948, 1952 and 1956 Winter Olympics with the best achievement of sixth place in the 1500 m in 1948.

In 1948, he also won the 1500 m event and a silver allround medal at the world championships.

1949

He then graduated from Augsburg College in 1949.

Werket was of Norwegian descent.

1950

In 1950, Werket finished in third place allround, but won the 500 m and 1,500 m events.

1951

While competing in Hamar, Norway, he met Vesla Bekkevoll, then aged 16, and married her on August 17, 1951 in Minneapolis.

1952

In 1952, he finished second in the 500 m and 1,500 m and tenth overall.

He retired from competitions after the 1952 World Championships and coached skating, first at the Richfield Skating Club, and then with the US national team, preparing it to the 1972 Winter Olympics.

His trainees included Diane Holum and Eric Heiden.

In parallel he worked at the Northern States Power Company and eventually advanced to an executive position.

1977

This was the best achievement for an American skater, surpassed only in 1977 by Eric Heiden.

1983

He retired in 1983 after 32 years with the Northern States Power and settled in Sun City, Arizona, where he died in 2010 of stroke and cancer complications.

He was survived by his wife and two sons, John and Jim.

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2010

After graduating from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis, he enlisted as paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division and fought in World War II.