Age, Biography and Wiki
Richard Slaney (Richard Charles Slaney) was born on 16 May, 1956 in Redhill, Surrey, England, is a British discus thrower. Discover Richard Slaney'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 67 years old?
| Popular As |
Richard Charles Slaney |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
16 May, 1956 |
| Birthday |
16 May |
| Birthplace |
Redhill, Surrey, England |
| Nationality |
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He is a member of famous thrower with the age 67 years old group.
Richard Slaney Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Richard Slaney height is 6ft 7in and Weight 265 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6ft 7in |
| Weight |
265 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
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.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Richard Slaney Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Richard Slaney worth at the age of 67 years old? Richard Slaney’s income source is mostly from being a successful thrower. He is from . We have estimated Richard Slaney'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 |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
thrower |
Richard Slaney Social Network
Timeline
Richard Charles Slaney (born 16 May 1956) is a male British discus thrower who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and strongman competitor, notable for being a repeat winner of the Britain's Strongest Man title.
At the UK Athletics Championships he won in 1979, ranked second in 1977 to 1978, and was third in 1980.
He also came third in the shot put in 1980.
Slaney was born in Redhill, Surrey.
As a sportsman he was foremost a field athlete specialising in the discus.
However, whilst actively pursuing this sport, he did compete as a strength athlete and won the Britain's Strongest Man competition in 1980 and 1982.
He also finished second behind Geoff Capes in the 1980 Europe's Strongest Man competition.
Across the pond in the same time period, he competed in track and field at San Diego State University.
Domestically, he threw the 2nd best UK discus performance of 1980, 3rd best in 1981 and the top UK discus performances in 1982 to 1986 inclusive.
He is still the university record holder in the discus throw, his 64.64 best in 1982 outdistances the next best in university history by over 5 metres.
He represented England in the discus and shot put events, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
As a discus thrower he qualified for the 1984 Olympic Games finishing 15th overall.
At the 1984 Olympics Slaney is remembered for carrying his fiancee Mary Decker from the track after she lay stricken at trackside during the 3,000m final, having tripped over the bare feet of Zola Budd.
Decker and Slaney married on 1 January 1985; their daughter Ashley was born on 30 May 1986.
In 1986 he was also the national discus champion for the first and only time.
His personal best of 65.16m makes him the second best British thrower after Perriss Wilkins.
He represented England in the discus event, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.
After he retired in 1986 Slaney became a businessman.
He also works on restoring antique airplanes living with his family on a 55 acre ranch in Eugene, Oregon, US.
They have three Weimaraner dogs.
