Age, Biography and Wiki
Tony Darden is a former American track and field athlete who was born on 2 September, 1957 in American. He is best known for his success in the 400-meter dash, in which he won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He also won the silver medal in the 4x400-meter relay at the same Olympics.
Darden attended the University of Texas at El Paso, where he was a four-time All-American in track and field. He was inducted into the UTEP Athletics Hall of Fame in 1989.
Darden is currently the head coach of the track and field program at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He has also served as an assistant coach at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Houston.
As of 2021, Tony Darden's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. He has earned his wealth from his successful career as a track and field athlete and coach.
| Popular As |
Tony Lee Darden |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
2 September 1957 |
| Birthday |
2 September |
| Birthplace |
N/A |
| Nationality |
United States |
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Tony Darden Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Tony Darden height
is 5ft 10in and Weight 150 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 10in |
| Weight |
150 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 |
Tony Darden Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Tony Darden worth at the age of 67 years old? Tony Darden’s income source is mostly from being a successful Former. He is from United States. We have estimated
Tony Darden's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Former |
Tony Darden Social Network
Timeline
Darden had already been inducted into the Penn Relays "Relays’ Wall of Fame" in 1994 as a member of the winning 1977 Arizona State University 4 × 400 m relay team.
As of 2012, Darden was head coach for the Greater Norristown Police Athletic League track and field team.
In 2007, Darden was inducted into the Penn Relays 'Wall of Fame'.
Between 2000 and 2004, Darden was a member of the Norristown Municipal Council and in 2004 Darden was Norristown Council President.
In 1990, Darden was inducted into the Norristown Area School District Hall of Champions.
In 1989, Darden, along with the rest of the members of the 1977 sprint relay teams, was inducted into the Arizona State University Hall of Fame.
At the 1981 Athletics World Cup, Darden again anchored the United States 4 × 400 m relay team to victory, in a time that was then the third fastest ever.
Darden set his personal best (45.01) in the 400 metres on June 21, 1981 in Sacramento.
In 1979, Darden having finished second at the USA championships (see below) qualified for the Pan American Games. Willie Smith, as American No. 1, was expected to be the main rival to the legendary Cuban athlete Alberto Juantorena. In the end a foot injury and a problem with a shoe put paid to his chances, and it was an inspired piece of running by Darden that meant it was he who was to beat Juantorena into second.
Darden finished third in 400 m at the 1979 Athletics World Cup and anchored the United States 4 × 400 m relay team to victory. Darden received some criticism for his run in the individual event but ran a superb relay leg to redeem his reputation.
At Arizona State University, Darden was a key member of the track team, competing in the sprints and sprint relay, and helped the team to their first NCAA Championship in 1977. Also in 1977, Darden was a member of two Arizona State record-breaking relay teams. The first tied the 4x220 yards world best with a time of 1:21.7 in Austin, Texas on April 1 at the Texas Relays. The second broke the world record for the 4×200 metres with a time of 1:21.4 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 30 at the Penn Relays.
Darden was ranked among the best in the US and the world in the 400 m sprint from 1977 to 1982, according to the votes of the experts of Track and Field News.
Darden was a very successful competitor at 400 m in the USA National Track and Field Championships between 1977 and 1984.:
Darden never ran in an Olympics. As a high-school student he reached the quarter finals at the United States Olympic Trials in 1976. In 1980 though he finished fifth and so qualified for the 4 × 400 m relay squad but the United States boycotted the 1980 Olympics.
Tony Darden (born September 2, 1957) is an American former track and field athlete, who competed in the sprints events during his career. He is best known for winning the men's 400-meter dash at the 1979 Pan American Games in San Juan.
