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Russ Prior (Russel Prior) was born on 11 July, 1949 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is a weightlifter. Discover Russ Prior'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 68 years old?

Popular As Russel Prior
Occupation N/A
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 11 July 1949
Birthday 11 July
Birthplace Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Date of death (2017-02-17)
Died Place N/A
Nationality Canada

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Russ Prior Height, Weight & Measurements

At 68 years old, Russ Prior height is 183 cm and Weight 110 kg.

Physical Status
Height 183 cm
Weight 110 kg
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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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Russ Prior Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Russ Prior worth at the age of 68 years old? Russ Prior’s income source is mostly from being a successful weightlifter. He is from Canada. We have estimated Russ Prior'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
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Source of Income weightlifter

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1970

Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Prior first became interested in weightlifting at the age of 15, after reading about the lifting performance of a local resident in a newspaper. His father built a gym in their house's basement, and Prior won multiple events at the CANUSA Games. Three times – in 1970, 1974, and 1978 – Prior won gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, along with those titles, he earned three Pan American Games gold medals. After not being able to compete at the 1972 Summer Olympics due to a back injury, he won the bronze medal in the 110 kg snatch at the 1976 World Weightlifting Championships, lifting 167.5 kg. He participated at the 1976 Summer Olympics in the 110 kg event, and is credited with a ninth-place finish. In 1978, Prior became the Commonwealth record-holder in the 110+ kg clean and jerk, by successfully lifting 210.5 kg. Prior retired from the sport and moved to Winnipeg, where he became a high school teacher.

1949

Russel "Russ" Prior (July 11, 1949 – February 17, 2017) was a Canadian weightlifter, who represented Canada at international competitions.