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William Steinkraus (William Clark Steinkraus) was born on 12 October, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., is an American equestrian. Discover William Steinkraus'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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William Clark Steinkraus |
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92 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
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12 October, 1925 |
| Birthday |
12 October |
| Birthplace |
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Date of death |
29 November, 2017 |
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United States
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William Steinkraus Height, Weight & Measurements
At 92 years old, William Steinkraus height not available right now. We will update William Steinkraus's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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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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William Steinkraus Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is William Steinkraus worth at the age of 92 years old? William Steinkraus’s income source is mostly from being a successful equestrian. He is from United States. We have estimated William Steinkraus's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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equestrian |
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Timeline
William Clark "Bill" Steinkraus (October 12, 1925 – November 29, 2017) was an American show jumping champion.
Steinkraus participated in five Olympic Games.
In 1941 Steinkraus reached the highest level of equitation competition when he won the ASPCA Maclay Cup in Hunter Seat Equitation and the Good Hands Finals in Saddle Seat Equitation at the National Horse Show.
Following his early successes, Steinkraus left to attend Yale University.
After his first year of college, he joined the cavalry branch of the Army and was one of the final classes to receive their training on horseback.
He was then shipped to Burma during World War II, where he served as part of the 124th Cavalry Regiment from 1943 to 1945.
He then returned to the United States and finished his education at Yale, being graduated in 1949.
Steinkraus also won a bronze medal in Team Jumping at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, Finland on Hollandia.
After college, Steinkraus focused on his riding career, and went on to join the Olympic team at the 1952 Helsinki Games.
He also was a true amateur during this time, working as a businessman.
He obtained two silver medals in Team Jumping, first in 1960 on his mount, Ksar d'Espirt, and 1972 on Main Spring.
He was also slated to ride on the 1964 Olympic Team until his horse, Sinjon, was injured.
Steinkraus was born in Cleveland, Ohio.
He first rode at the age of ten while at summer camp, after which he took lessons with such well-known horsemen as Gordon Wright and Morton W. "Cappy" Smith.
He rode sales horses for Smith, allowing him to hone his skills on various mounts.
At the 1968 Summer Olympics, held in Mexico City, he won a gold medal in individual jumping with the horse, Snowbound.
Steinkraus retired from international competition at the end of 1972, following the show season, but continued to remain involved in the horse showing industry.
This included involvement in the USET, either as president or chairman, from 1972 to 1992, and as an "Honorary Member" of the FEI Bureau.
He also was a television commentator from 1976 to 1988 and a judge at the 1992 Olympic Games.
As of 2008, he was still riding and playing chamber music.
He was married to Helen Ziegler, daughter of industrialist William Ziegler Jr. Helen died in 2012.
