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Lance Brooks was born on 1 January, 1984 in New Berlin, Illinois, United States, is an American discus thrower. Discover Lance Brooks'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 40 years old?

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Age 40 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 1 January 1984
Birthday 1 January
Birthplace New Berlin, Illinois
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Lance Brooks Height, Weight & Measurements

At 40 years old, Lance Brooks height is 6 ft 6 in and Weight 280 lb.

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Height 6 ft 6 in
Weight 280 lb
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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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Lance Brooks Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Lance Brooks worth at the age of 40 years old? Lance Brooks’s income source is mostly from being a successful Thrower. He is from . We have estimated Lance Brooks's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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2019

At the Olympics, Brooks threw the discus 61.17 metres (200.7 ft) on his first attempt. His next two throws were slightly shorter, leaving Brooks in 21st place among 42 competitors after the three qualification round throws. Since only the top twelve advance to the finals, Brooks competition was over. His coach, Steve DeAutremont, said Brooks' technique was slightly off: "I think he was a little rushed out of the back [of the throwing ring]. He finish wasn’t quite as smooth. All those little things can add up." Brooks agreed and said "I'm somewhat happy with how I did".

2012

At the 2012 Olympic Trials, led all six rounds of the competition throwing over 64 metres (210 ft) of each of his first three throws. However, he had not met the "A" Standard required to make the Olympic team in any previous event, and thus was in danger of winning the event but failing to qualify for the Olympics. On his final throw, he achieved a distance of 65.15 metres (213.7 ft), winning the event with a new personal best and meeting the required standard of 65 meters. On his last throw, Brooks remarked: "I knew I had to calm down on my last throw. I just kind of took a minute and relaxed and tried not to tense up because that's what ruined my fourth and fifth throws [on which he fouled]. I knew I could throw it, it was just a matter of getting through it." The entire competition was held in the rain, inhibiting the competitor's throwing ability.

Brooks currently lives in Denver, Colorado he was a throws coach at Cherry Creek High School for 2 seasons (shot put and discus. After making the 2012 Olympic team he returned to his job in construction pouring concrete. "It's probably not the ideal job to have as an athlete", he told a reporter, "but it pays the bills and you've got to do what you've got to do." Lance still actively searches for his ideal career in the Energy and Oil and Gas industries hoping to one day find that steady income and career.

2009

In 2009, Brooks finished fourth in discus at the US Outdoor Championships, narrowly missing qualifying for World's. In 2010, he set a new personal best, throwing 64.79 meters, and finished the year ranked number 24 in the world. At the 2011, National Outdoor Championships, Brooks placed third in the discus with a score of 63.45 metres (208.2 ft). The score, which he achieve on his final throw, was good enough to qualify him for 2011 World Championships. At the World's, he finished 13th. For the year, he was ranked number 38 in the world at the discus.

2008

After college, Brooks moved to Boulder, Colorado to train and teach track and field at the high school level. He went to graduate school at University of Colorado for one semester. He qualified for the 2008 Olympic Trials, but did not make the team.

2006

After graduation, Brooks attended Millikin University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science in 2006. During college, he played basketball and did track and field. He set a school record in discus (57.83m/189 ft 9in) but did not consider seriously competing in the sport. Brooks was an NCAA Division III All-American during his stay at Millikin.

1984

Lance Brooks (born January 1, 1984) is an American national champion discus thrower who also competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Brooks was born January 1, 1984 in New Berlin, Illinois. At birth, he weighed 10 pounds (4.5 kg) and was 22.25 inches (565 mm) long, making him an exceptionally large baby. He first participated in competitive sports during fourth grade, playing basketball at the YMCA. At the time, the school didn't have a track and field team. In eighth grade, his parents successfully petitioned the school board to allow Brooks to be a one-person team. The next year, 50 students joined the team.