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Knut Hjeltnes was born on 8 December, 1952 in Ulvik, Norway, is a Norwegian discus thrower and shot putter (1951–2024). Discover Knut Hjeltnes'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 71 years old?

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Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 8 December, 1952
Birthday 8 December
Birthplace Ulvik, Norway
Date of death 17 January, 2024
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Nationality Norway

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Knut Hjeltnes Height, Weight & Measurements

At 71 years old, Knut Hjeltnes height is 1.92 m and Weight 115 kg.

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Height 1.92 m
Weight 115 kg
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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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Knut Hjeltnes Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Knut Hjeltnes worth at the age of 71 years old? Knut Hjeltnes’s income source is mostly from being a successful thrower. He is from Norway. We have estimated Knut Hjeltnes's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1935

As a masters-level athlete, he has an all-time world ranking of 8th in the men's 35-39 age class.

Hjeltnes coached at the NCAA Division I level for about 20 years, producing a number of All-Americans and conference champions.

1951

Knut Hjeltnes (8 December 1951 – 17 January 2024) was a Norwegian college coach and track and field athlete.

1970

Hjeltnes publicly admitted to doping and claimed that almost everybody at the Olympic level used some form of doping during the 1970s.

1975

Hjeltnes, who was born in Ulvik, won 20 Norwegian national championships: 11 in discus throw, in 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980–84, 1986, 1988, and 1989; and 9 in shot put, in 1975–1978 and 1980–1984.

1976

Hjeltnes was ranked 2nd through 7th in the world in the discus for twelve years from 1976 to 1988.

Hjeltnes was a four-time Olympian in the discus (1976, 1980-boycott, 1984, 1988).

1977

Hjeltnes tested positive for anabolic steroids at Oslo's Bislett Stadium on 6 July 1977, and at the European Cup in Helsinki in August 1977, and was suspended "indefinitely."

1978

The suspension was reduced to one year on appeal, allowing him to participate in the 1978 European Championships.

He continued to compete internationally for another 10 years and was doping-tested at all national and international competitions more than 100 times throughout his career.

He was the first Norwegian ever to test positive.

1979

Knut also cooperated with Jan Hedenstad to write a book, called Dopet ("Doped"), published in 1979 (ISBN 8205120021).

Hjeltnes died on 17 January 2024, at the age of 72.

1980

He also had a personal best shot put of 20.55 meters (67 feet, 5 inches), achieved in 1980.

1983

His best World Championship placing was 9th in 1983.

1984

His best Olympic placings were 4th place in 1984 and 7th place in 1976 and 1988.

He narrowly missed the podium in 1984, throwing only 18 cm short of John Powell's bronze medal throw.

1985

He still holds the Norwegian national record in discus with 69.62 meters (228 feet, 5 inches), achieved in 1985.

1986

His best European Championship placing was 4th in 1986.

Hjeltnes attended Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College), Penn State University, and Brigham Young University.

He earned multiple All-American accolades in shot put and discus while attending Western Maryland and Penn State.

While attending BYU, he was coached by Jay Silvester, an American discus legend and former world record holder.

Hjeltnes is still ranked #36 on the world all-time list for discus.

1999

Hjeltnes coached athletes at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY from 1999 until 2013.

While coaching at USMA West Point, his athletes produced 40 Patriot League Championships, 3 NCAA All-Americans, 30 NCAA Regional Qualifiers, and 2 Academic All-Americans.

2013

Hjeltnes was hired as the throws coach at Auburn University in 2013.

2016

He retired from full-time coaching at the end of the 2016 outdoor season.