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John Werket is a former American figure skater who competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics. He was born on October 8, 1924 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. He is 99 years old as of 2021. John Werket began skating at the age of six and was coached by his father. He won the U.S. National Figure Skating Championships in 1947 and 1948. He also competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland, where he placed sixth. John Werket is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs around 150 lbs. He has blue eyes and brown hair. John Werket is currently single and there is no information available about his past relationships. John Werket has an estimated net worth of $1 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as a figure skater. He has also earned money through endorsements and sponsorships.

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Age 100 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 8 October, 1924
Birthday 8 October
Birthplace Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Date of death Sun City West, Arizona, United States
Died Place Sun City West, Arizona, United States
Nationality United States

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John Werket Height, Weight & Measurements

At 100 years old, John Werket height is 5'5 and Weight 130.

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Height 5'5
Weight 130
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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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John Werket Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is John Werket worth at the age of 100 years old? John Werket’s income source is mostly from being a successful skater. He is from United States. We have estimated John Werket's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1951

After graduating from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis, he enlisted as paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division and fought in World War II. He then graduated from Augsburg College in 1949. Werket was of Norwegian descent. While competing in Hamar, Norway, he met Vesla Bekkevoll, then aged 16, and married her on August 17, 1951 in Minneapolis. He retired from competitions after the 1952 World Championships and coached skating, first at the Richfield Skating Club, and then with the US national team, preparing it to the 1972 Winter Olympics. His trainees included Diane Holum and Eric Heiden. In parallel he worked at the Northern States Power Company and eventually advanced to an executive position. He retired in 1983 after 32 years with the Northern States Power and settled in Sun City, Arizona, where he died in 2010 of stroke and cancer complications. He was survived by his wife and two sons, John and Jim.

1924

John "Johnny" Roland Werket (October 8, 1924, – June 4, 2010) was an American speed skater. He competed in seven events in total at the 1948, 1952 and 1956 Winter Olympics with the best achievement of sixth place in the 1500 m in 1948. In 1948, he also won the 1500 m event and a silver allround medal at the world championships. This was the best achievement for an American skater, surpassed only in 1977 by Eric Heiden. In 1950, Werket finished in third place allround, but won the 500 m and 1,500 m events. In 1952, he finished second in the 500 m and 1,500 m and tenth overall.

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