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Ken Matthews (race walker) was born on 21 June, 1934 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is a walker. Discover Ken Matthews (race walker)'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 85 years old?

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Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 21 June 1934
Birthday 21 June
Birthplace Birmingham, United Kingdom
Date of death (2019-06-02)
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Nationality United Kingdom

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Ken Matthews (race walker) Height, Weight & Measurements

At 85 years old, Ken Matthews (race walker) height is 1.85 m and Weight 78 kg.

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Height 1.85 m
Weight 78 kg
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Ken Matthews (race walker) Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ken Matthews (race walker) worth at the age of 85 years old? Ken Matthews (race walker)’s income source is mostly from being a successful walker. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Ken Matthews (race walker)'s net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2019

He died on 2 June 2019, aged 84. An inquest concluded in early January 2020 that his death was the result of an unknown allergic reaction.

2007

In 2007, he was the guest of honour at Hawarden High School for the Year 11 Record Of Achievement. In 2011, he was inducted into the England Athletics Hall of Fame.

1962

Matthews also won the European title in 1962 and twice the Lugano Trophy (1961 and 1963).

1957

From 1957 Matthews worked as an electrician at a local power plant at Hams Hall near Sutton Coldfield and had to take a paid leave for competitions. In 1959, 1961, 1963 and 1964 he won the British titles in all three walking events. He took part in the 1960 Olympics, but failed to finish the 20 km race. He won the same event at the 1964 Games in a new Olympic record of 1.29:34. He was the only one of the four gold medallists from Great Britain who was not appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) soon afterwards in recognition of his achievement. Following a public outcry, he belatedly received the honours, for services to race walking, in the 1977 Silver Jubilee and Birthday Honours.

1934

Kenneth Joseph Matthews, MBE (21 June 1934 – 2 June 2019) was a British race walker, who won the Olympic (1964) and European (1962) titles in the 20 km walk.

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