Sten Ekberg is a Swedish-American chiropractor and former track and field athlete. Ekberg is an Olympian who has won multiple national and international decathlon and heptathlon titles. He is very active on social media; he often talks to people about health-related topics including intermittent fasting, toxin-free foods, insulin resistance, and the keto food pyramid.
Wiki/Biography
Sten Ekberg was born on Friday, December 25, 1964 in Tarby, Stockholm, Sweden (age 58; as of 2022). His zodiac sign is Capricorn. He completed his primary education in Tarby, Stockholm, Sweden. In 1984, he pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Finance at Southern Methodist University-Cox School of Business in Dallas, Texas, and in 2007 received a Bachelor of Science in Chiropractic (DC) from Life University in Marietta, Georgia, USA Ph.D.
Young Stan Ekberg
appearance
Height (approximately): 6′2″
Weight (approximately): 90kg
family
Stan Ekberg was born into a Swedish family.
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Anders Ekberg. Not much information is available about Sten’s mother and siblings.
wife and children
Not much information is available about his wife and children.
address
Sten Ekberg’s address is 5920 Odell Street, Cumming, Georgia, United States, 30040.
Profession
decathlon
Sten Ekberg began competing in track and field as a graduate of Southern Methodist University; he still holds multiple records at SMU in various events, including the 100 meters, 400 meters, Long jump and shot put.
Stan Ekberg attempts high jump at decathlon championships
In 1985, he participated in the National Collegiate Athletics Association Level 1 Championships and won third place in the decathlon (a comprehensive track and field event, consisting of 10 track and field events). In 1986, he finished second in the decathlon and first in the team championship at the NCAA Championships.
Sten Ekenberg prepares for pole vault during NCAA Championships
Sten Ekberg poses after winning the NCAA track and field championship
He won the Swedish National Decathlon Championship five times and became the national decathlon champion in 1985, 1987, 1990, 1991 and 1992. He also won the Swedish National Heptathlon Championship twice in 1989 and 1993; the heptathlon consists of 7 track and field events. In addition to this, he also participated in the 1986 European Championships.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww1KR-9RTXI
He participated in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and ranked ninth with 8136 points.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i8SKoFDXRQ
chiropractor
After retiring from athletics, Ekberg began practicing chiropractic. Chiropractic is a form of treatment that involves manual therapy, specifically manipulation of the spine, other joints, and soft tissues.
Stan Ekberg treats pediatric patients
Ekberg owns Wellness for Life, a clinic in Cumming, Georgia, which is licensed by the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners and accredited by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
healthy living logo
Ekberg covers topics as diverse as intermittent fasting, nutrition, and anti-aging mechanisms. He frequently uploads videos related to healthy eating and lifestyle on his YouTube channel.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
chiropractor
- 2020 Making a Difference Award
- 2017 Doctor of the Year Award from the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Stan Ekberg wins Doctor of the Year award
decathlon
- Decathlon ranked 9th at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics with 8136 points
- Swedish National Championship Decathlon Champion in 1985, 1987, 1990, 1991 and 1992
- 1989 and 1993 Swedish National Championships Heptathlon Champion
- NCAA Division I: Decathlon 2nd, 1986
- NCAA Division I: 1st place team championship, 1986
- NCAA Division I: Decathlon third place, 1985
- Seven Swedish track and field gold medals
Facts/Trivia
- Ekberg’s full name is Stan Anders Ekberg.
- Sten Ekberg is a Nutritional Response Testing Practitioner (Master Level).
- Stan Ekberg served in the Army.
- Kenneth Riegelberg was his coach and trained him for track and field.
Stan Ekberg and his coach Kenneth Riegelberg
- Sten Ekberg has a Youtube channel Dr Sten Ekberg with 2.98 million subscribers.
Sten Ekberg’s YouTube channel homepage
- He set several records at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, including the 1985 pole vault and 1985 decathlon, which he still holds today.
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