Sten Ekberg is a Swedish-American chiropractor and former track and field athlete. An Olympian, Ekberg has won various national and international decathlon and heptathlon championships. He is very active on social media; He frequently speaks with people about health topics including intermittent fasting, non-toxic eating, insulin resistance, and the keto food pyramid.
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Wiki/Biography
Sten Ekberg was born on Friday, 25 December 1964 (age 58 years; as of 2022) in Täby, Stockholm, Sweden. Their zodiac sign is Capricorn. He completed his primary education in Täby, Stockholm, Sweden. In 1984, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Finance from Southern Methodist University – Cox School of Business in Dallas, Texas, and in 2007 he earned a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) from Life University Marietta, Georgia, USA.
Sten Ekberg in his youth
Physical Appearance
Height (approx): 6′ 2″
Weight (Approx): 90 kg
Family
Sten Ekberg comes from a Swedish family.
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Anders Ekberg. There is not much information about Stan’s mother and siblings.
wife and children
There is not much information about his wife and children.
Address
Stan Ekberg lives at 5920 Odell Street, Cumming, Georgia, United States, 30040.
livelihood
decathlete
Stan Ekberg began participating in track and field sports during his undergraduate days at Southern Methodist University; He still holds several records at SMU in various events including the 100 m, 400 m run, long jump and shot put.
Sten Ekberg attempting a high jump at the decathlon championship
In 1985, he competed at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Championships and placed third in the decathlon (this is a combined event in athletics consisting of 10 track and field events). In 1986, he placed second in the decathlon and first in the team championships at the NCAA Championships.
Stan Eckenberg preparing himself for the pole vault during the NCAA Championships
Sten Ekberg poses after the Track and Field NCAA Championships
He won the Sweden National Championship Decathlon 5 times and became national decathlon champion in 1985, 1987, 1990, 1991 and 1992. He also won the Sweden National Championship Heptathlon twice, in 1989 and 1993; Heptathlon consists of 7 track and field events. Apart from this, he participated in the European Championship 1986.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww1KR-9RTXI
He participated in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games where he finished 9th 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, particularly manipulation of the spine, other joints, and soft tissues.
Sten Ekberg is treating a pediatric patient
Ekberg has a clinic, Wellness for Life, in Cumming, Georgia, United States, which is licensed by the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
wellness for life logo
Ekberg deals with various topics such as intermittent fasting, nutrition and anti-aging mechanisms. He often uploads videos related to healthy diet and lifestyle on his YouTube channel.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
chiropractor
- Making a Difference Award 2020
- Doctor of the Year Award 2017 by the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Sten Ekberg receives Doctor of the Year award
decathlete
- 9th place in Decathlon at Barcelona Olympics 1992 with 8136 points
- Sweden National Championship Decathlon Champion in 1985, 1987, 1990, 1991 and 1992
- Sweden National Championship Heptathlon Champion in 1989 and 1993
- NCAA Division I: Decathlon 2nd place, 1986
- NCAA Division I: Team Championship 1st place, 1986
- NCAA Division I: Decathlon 3rd place, 1985
- Seven Swedish gold medals in track and field
Facts/General Knowledge
- Ekberg’s full name is Sten Anders Ekberg.
- Sten Ekberg is a Nutritional Response Testing practitioner (Master’s level).
- Sten Ekberg has served in the army.
- Kenneth Rigerbarger was his coach who trained him in track and field sports.
Sten Ekberg with his coach Kenneth Rigerberger
- Sten Ekberg has a YouTube channel, Dr. Sten Ekberg, which has 2.98 million subscribers.
Home page of Sten Ekberg’s YouTube channel
- He set various records at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, including pole vault and decathlon scores in 1985, which still stand.
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