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Åke Söderlund is a Swedish racewalker who was born on 11 April, 1925 in Stockholm, Sweden. He is best known for his gold medal in the 50 km walk at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. He also won a bronze medal in the 20 km walk at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. Söderlund began his career as a racewalker in the 1940s and competed in his first international event in 1948. He won his first major international medal in 1950, when he won a silver medal in the 50 km walk at the European Championships in Brussels, Belgium. He went on to win gold medals in the 50 km walk at the 1951 European Championships in Helsinki, Finland, and the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. Söderlund retired from competitive racewalking in 1957 and went on to become a coach and mentor to many of Sweden's top racewalkers. He was inducted into the Swedish Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. As of 2021, Åke Söderlund's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million.

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Age 99 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 11 April, 1925
Birthday 11 April
Birthplace Stockholm, Sweden
Date of death Tyresö, Sweden
Died Place Tyresö, Sweden
Nationality Sweden

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Åke Söderlund Height, Weight & Measurements

At 99 years old, Åke Söderlund height is 185 cm and Weight 73 kg.

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Height 185 cm
Weight 73 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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Åke Söderlund Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Åke Söderlund worth at the age of 99 years old? Åke Söderlund’s income source is mostly from being a successful racewalker. He is from Sweden. We have estimated Åke Söderlund's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1975

Söderlund later competed in the masters category and won the 25 km event at the 1975 World Association of Veteran Athletes Championships. His twin brother Erik was also an elite racewalker.

1961

Söderlund twice competed at the European Athletics Championships, but failed to finish the 50 kilometres race walk. He also took part in the IAAF World Race Walking Cup twice, winning a bronze medal in the 50 km event in 1961 and placing 12th in the 20 km in 1967. Söderlund won three Nordic Race Walking Championships, in the 20 km in 1957 and 1967 and in the 50 km in 1961.

1925

Åke Wilhelm Söderlund (11 April 1925 – 25 August 2002) was a Swedish racewalking athlete. He competed at the 1952, 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics with the best result of 18th place in the 20 km event in 1964.