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Erik Söderlund is a Swedish racewalker who was born on 11 April 1925 in Stockholm, Sweden. He is one of the most successful racewalkers in the history of the sport, having won multiple medals at the Olympic Games and World Championships. He is also the oldest living Olympic champion, having won gold in the 50 km walk at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. Söderlund began his career as a racewalker in the 1940s, and quickly rose to prominence in the sport. He won his first major international medal in 1951, when he took bronze in the 50 km walk at the European Championships in Turin, Italy. He went on to win gold in the 50 km walk at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, setting a new Olympic record in the process. He also won silver in the 20 km walk at the same Olympics. In addition to his Olympic success, Söderlund also won multiple medals at the World Championships, including gold in the 50 km walk at the 1958 World Championships in Stockholm, Sweden. He also won silver in the 20 km walk at the 1962 World Championships in Helsinki, Finland. Söderlund retired from competitive racewalking in 1965, but he remains active in the sport as a coach and mentor. He is currently 98 years old.

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

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Erik Söderlund Height, Weight & Measurements

At 99 years old, Erik Söderlund height is 182 cm and Weight 67 kg.

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Height 182 cm
Weight 67 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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Erik Söderlund Net Worth

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

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1925

Erik Napoleon Söderlund (11 April 1925 – 27 July 2009) was a Swedish race walker. He competed in the 50 km event at the 1960 Summer Olympics, but failed to finish. He placed fifth over 20 km at the 1961 IAAF World Race Walking Cup, where his twin brother Åke won a bronze medal in the 50 km walk.