Jeff King

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jeff King
Occupation	Dog Musher
Date Of Birth	Feb 6, 1956(1956-02-06)
Age	68
Birthplace	California
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Aquarius

Jeff King Biography

Jeff King is one of the most popular and richest Dog Musher who was born on February 6, 1956 in California, California, United States. Long distance musher who won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race four times and the Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race once. He became the oldest Iditarod winner at the age of 50 when he won the race in 2006, but the record would fall seven years later.

He joined Martin Buser on the elite list of mushers who have won the Iditarod four times or more.

While on a training run in Denali National Park in 1980, Jeff’s team became entangled with that of a new volunteer ranger, and thus he met his future wife and mother of his three daughters, award-winning artist Donna Gates. They divorced in 2011.

Kuskokwim 300 (9): 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006 and 2013.

He and his ex-wife Donna Gates had three daughters. He later started dating Kristin Bacon.

Jeff King Net Worth

Jeff King is one of the richest Dog Musher from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jeff King 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He moved to Alaska in 1975 and started racing in 1976.

He was inducted into the Iditarod Hall of Fame in 1999. He authored a book called Cold Hands, Warm Heart: Alaskan Adventures of an Iditarod Champion.

King moved to Alaska in 1975 and began racing in 1976. A successful sled dog racer, he won the Yukon Quest in 1989, and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 1993, 1996, 1998, and most recently, in the 2006 Iditarod. Five other mushers have won the Iditarod four times (Dallas Seavey, Martin Buser, Susan Butcher, Doug Swingley, Lance Mackey) and only one, Rick Swenson has won it more often (five times). King was 50 years old when he won the 2006 Iditarod, which made him the oldest musher to win the event, a distinction he held until 2013 when Mitch Seavey won at age 53. As of 2015, he has competed in 26 Iditarods. His “Idita-Rider” for the 2005 Iditarod was a child sponsored by the Make-a-Wish Foundation. King has also won many other sled dog races. He continues to race and has a kennel near the entrance of Denali National Park.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jeff King height 6 feet 5 inches Jeff weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jeff King Dating?

According to our records, Jeff King is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Jeff King’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jeff Ranked on the list of most popular Dog Musher. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jeff King celebrates birthday on February 6 of every year.

Does Jeff King still race in the Iditarod?

As of 2015, King has competed in 26 Iditarods. His “Idita-Rider” for the 2005 Iditarod was a child sponsored by the Make-a-Wish Foundation. King has also won many other sled dog races. He continues to race and has a kennel near the entrance of Denali National Park.

What is Jeff King famous for?

Jeff King is often recognized as the “ Winningest Musher in the World.” He holds four championship titles for the 1,049-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 1993, 1996, 1998, and 2006.

How did Jeff King get into racing?

He began racing in 1980. His competitive nature and athleticism had found new outlet, and Jeff set his sights ever higher, entering his first Iditarod just one year later. In 1992 he decided to devote his full time and energy to training and racing, setting aside his construction business.

How old is Jeff King?

66 years (February 6, 1956)

Why did Jeff King withdraw from the Iditarod 2021?

Jeff King will race the Iditarod in a late switch after Nic Petit tests positive for COVID-19. Iditarod champion Jeff King wasn’t planning to run the race to Nome this year. But that changed this week when a fellow musher had to drop out due to a positive COVID-19 test and asked King to race in his place.