Age, Biography and Wiki

Kate Schmidt is an American javelin thrower who was born on 29 December, 1953 in Long Beach, CA. She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and a two-time world champion. She is the first woman to throw the javelin over 200 feet. Kate Schmidt is 67 years old. She is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs around 140 pounds. Kate Schmidt is currently single. She has been married twice in the past. Her first marriage was to fellow javelin thrower Tom Petranoff in 1979. They divorced in 1984. Her second marriage was to former decathlete Bill Schmidt in 1985. They divorced in 1995. Kate Schmidt has had a successful career as a javelin thrower. She has won three Olympic gold medals, two world championships, and set the world record for the javelin throw in 1983. She was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1999. Kate Schmidt has an estimated net worth of $2 million. She has earned her wealth through her successful career as a javelin thrower. She has also earned money through endorsements and appearances.

Popular As N/A
Occupation N/A
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 29 December, 1953
Birthday 29 December
Birthplace Long Beach, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 29 December. She is a member of famous Thrower with the age 70 years old group.

Kate Schmidt Height, Weight & Measurements

At 70 years old, Kate Schmidt height is 186 cm and Weight 80 kg.

Physical Status
Height 186 cm
Weight 80 kg
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Husband Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Kate Schmidt Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Kate Schmidt worth at the age of 70 years old? Kate Schmidt’s income source is mostly from being a successful Thrower. She is from United States. We have estimated Kate Schmidt'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 Thrower

Kate Schmidt Social Network

Instagram Kate Schmidt Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter Kate Schmidt Twitter
Facebook Kate Schmidt Facebook
Wikipedia Kate Schmidt Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1994

Schmidt is a member of the USATF National Track and Field Hall of Fame (1994), the National Throws Coaches Hall of Fame, the CSULB Hall of Fame, the LBCC HAll of Fame, and the Woodrow Wilson High School Hall of Fame (Long Beach, CA).

1972

From 1972 to 1977, Schmidt won seven national titles. She set a new world record of 69.32 m (227 ft 5 in) in Fürth, Germany. Her throw was almost 30 feet longer than the previous American record of 198 feet 8 inches (60.55 m) set by Barbara Friedrich in 1967. Schmidt holds twelve of the top 20 spots of the farthest throws ever by an American. She held the American record until the women's javelin was redesigned in 1999, resetting the records.

1953

Kathryn Joan "Kate" Schmidt (born December 29, 1953) is an American former world record holder in the javelin throw. A native of California and a graduate of UCLA, she won bronze medals at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics. She qualified for the 1980 Olympics, but did not compete due to the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott. She placed fourth at the 1984 Olympic Trials.