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Thane Baker (Walter Thane Baker) was born on 4 October, 1931 in Elkhart, Kansas, U.S., is an American sprinter. Discover Thane Baker'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 92 years old?
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Walter Thane Baker |
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| Age |
92 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
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4 October, 1931 |
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4 October |
| Birthplace |
Elkhart, Kansas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous sprinter with the age 92 years old group.
Thane Baker Height, Weight & Measurements
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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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Thane Baker Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Thane Baker worth at the age of 92 years old? Thane Baker’s income source is mostly from being a successful sprinter. He is from United States. We have estimated Thane Baker's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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sprinter |
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Timeline
Walter Thane Baker (born October 4, 1931) is an American former sprinter and winner of the gold medal in the 4x100 m relay at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, with a new world record of 39.5 seconds.
At those Olympics Baker also won a silver medal in the 100-meter and a bronze in the 200-meter.
At the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, he won a silver medal in the 200-meter.
Baker was born in Elkhart, Kansas.
In 1953, as a Kansas State University student, Baker won the NCAA championship in the 220 yd, and in 1956 he won the AAU championships in 200 m. Baker also won numerous conference titles at Kansas State, and was a four-time All American.
Before the Melbourne Olympics, Baker equaled Jesse Owens's long-standing 100 m world record time of 10.2 seconds, and also twice equaled the 200 m world record of 20.6.
He tied the world record in the 100 yd in 9.3 seconds, twice tied the world record in 60 yd indoor events at 6.1 seconds, and set the world record in the 300 yd at 29.4 seconds.
He co-held several world records in relays.
After turning forty, Baker participated in the Masters Track and Field program and held numerous world records in the 100 yd, 100 m, 220 y, 200 m, and several relays in the age groups categories of 40–44, 45–49, and 50–54 years of age.
Baker is enshrined in the USATF Masters Hall of Fame and the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame.
He is also in the Kansas State University Sports Hall of Fame and the Kansas State High School Activities Hall of Fame.
He began as a track meet "starter" in 1959 and has started NCAA National Championships and National Federation Championships.
In 1978, he was named a "Silver Athletics Top Ten" for personal achievement.
He retired in 1983 as a colonel from the United States Air Force after serving thirty years of active and reserve status.
Additionally, in 1992, he retired from Mobil Research and Development after thirty-nine years of employment.
His civic involvement included serving as president of a Rotary Club chapter, a member of the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association board of directors, the United States Olympians board of directors, and volunteered on other boards and associations.
The year 2010 was his forty-fourth year of serving at the Texas Relays.
He was selected "Outstanding Official" by the Texas Relays Committee in 2010 and inducted into the Texas Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame, Class of 2011.
He also has the track named after him in his home town of Elkhart, Kansas.
