Oldest Olympians
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Today Oldest Olympians is posting a double update blog about Tom Gayford, Jakobína Jakobsdóttir, and Dave Anderson: olympstats.com/2025/11/23/t...
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Today Oldest Olympians is posting a double update blog about Tom Gayford, Jakobína Jakobsdóttir, and Dave Anderson: olympstats.com/2025/11/23/t...
Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that Pepi Erben, born January 18, 1928, who represented Germany in two alpine skiing events at the 1952 Oslo Games, died October 17 at the age of 97.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that Pepi Erben, born January 18, 1928, who represented Germany in two alpine skiing events at the 1952 Oslo Games, died October 17 at the age of 97.
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Our Olympian of the day is Italian gymnast Arrigo Carnoli, born January 31, 1932. Carnoli represented his country in the tournament at the 1952 Helsinki Games, where he was 10th in the team all-around and had a best individual finish of joint-38th in the floor exercise.
November 20, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Our Olympian of the day is Italian gymnast Arrigo Carnoli, born January 31, 1932. Carnoli represented his country in the tournament at the 1952 Helsinki Games, where he was 10th in the team all-around and had a best individual finish of joint-38th in the floor exercise.
Today Oldest Olympians is blogging about the second set of individuals who were last known to be living in 2014: olympstats.com/2025/11/19/l...
November 19, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Today Oldest Olympians is blogging about the second set of individuals who were last known to be living in 2014: olympstats.com/2025/11/19/l...
Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that Laura Micheli, born April 21, 1931, who represented Italy in the gymnastics tournament at the 1948 London Games, died July 8 at the age of 94.
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Addio a Laura Micheli, la "Lady of the rings" dei Giochi di Londra 1948
Si è spenta, alla veneranda età di 94 anni, Laura Maria Luisa Micheli, ginnasta triestina, classe 1931, che prese parte ai Giochi di Londra del 1948, conquistando, diciassettenne, l’ottava piazza a sq...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that Laura Micheli, born April 21, 1931, who represented Italy in the gymnastics tournament at the 1948 London Games, died July 8 at the age of 94.
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Our Olympian of the day is Austrian cyclist Franz Wimmer, born August 25, 1932. Wimmer represented his country in six events across two editions of the Games, 1952 and 1956, with a best finish of 30th in the individual road race in 1956.
November 17, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Our Olympian of the day is Austrian cyclist Franz Wimmer, born August 25, 1932. Wimmer represented his country in six events across two editions of the Games, 1952 and 1956, with a best finish of 30th in the individual road race in 1956.
Today Oldest Olympians is blogging about individuals who were last known to be living in 2014: olympstats.com/2025/11/16/l...
November 16, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Today Oldest Olympians is blogging about individuals who were last known to be living in 2014: olympstats.com/2025/11/16/l...
Our Olympian of the day is Austrian alpine skier Hilde Hofherr, born April 20, 1930. Hofherr represented her country in four events across two editions of the Games, 1956 and 1960, with a best finish of joint-fourth in the downhill in 1956.
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Vom Grubigstein in die Welt
Skilegende Hilde Hofherr-Schmied feierte am 23. April ihren 95. Geburtstag. Schon in den 1950er Jahren machte sie zusammen mit Walter Schuster und Josl Rieder den kleinen Ort Lermoos und die Region Au...
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November 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Our Olympian of the day is Austrian alpine skier Hilde Hofherr, born April 20, 1930. Hofherr represented her country in four events across two editions of the Games, 1956 and 1960, with a best finish of joint-fourth in the downhill in 1956.
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Our Olympian of the day is Austrian skier Peter Radacher, born March 9, 1930. Radacher represented his country in the 18 kilometers cross-country skiing and individual Nordic combined events at the 1952 Oslo Games.
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Der Pionier vom Arthurhaus am Hochkönig: Peter Radacher feierte seinen 95. Geburtstag
Peter Radacher blickt auf ein bewegtes Leben zurück. In vielerlei Hinsicht war der Wirt, Alpinist, Olympiateilnehmer, Touristiker, Hobbyhistoriker und Bezirksjägermeister Wegbereiter.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Our Olympian of the day is Austrian skier Peter Radacher, born March 9, 1930. Radacher represented his country in the 18 kilometers cross-country skiing and individual Nordic combined events at the 1952 Oslo Games.
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Today Oldest Olympians is blogging about Jacq van den Berg: olympstats.com/2025/11/13/j...
November 13, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that Inge Lindqvist, born March 13, 1935, who represented Sweden in ski jumping’s large hill event at the 1960 Squaw Valley Games, died June 18 at the age of 90.
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Sensationell på endast en skida – nu har OS-värmlänningen gått bort
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November 12, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that Inge Lindqvist, born March 13, 1935, who represented Sweden in ski jumping’s large hill event at the 1960 Squaw Valley Games, died June 18 at the age of 90.
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Our Olympian of the day is Chilean swimmer Hernán Avilés, born November 4, 1929. Avilés represented his country in the 100 metres freestyle event at the 1952 Helsinki Games, where he placed 51st. He was also a non-starter in the 400 metres freestyle.
November 11, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Our Olympian of the day is Chilean swimmer Hernán Avilés, born November 4, 1929. Avilés represented his country in the 100 metres freestyle event at the 1952 Helsinki Games, where he placed 51st. He was also a non-starter in the 400 metres freestyle.
Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that George McCauley, born October 29, 1929, who represented Canada in eights rowing at the 1952 Helsinki Games, died September 29 at the age of 95.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that George McCauley, born October 29, 1929, who represented Canada in eights rowing at the 1952 Helsinki Games, died September 29 at the age of 95.
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Today Oldest Olympians is blogging about Percy Knowles and Lothar Milde.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Today Oldest Olympians is blogging about Percy Knowles and Lothar Milde.
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Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that Alojz Bajc, born April 20, 1932, who represented Yugoslavia in cycling’s road race at the 1960 Rome Games, died November 1 at the age of 93.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that Alojz Bajc, born April 20, 1932, who represented Yugoslavia in cycling’s road race at the 1960 Rome Games, died November 1 at the age of 93.
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Happy 92nd birthday to Knut Johannesen, the oldest living Olympic speed skating medalist and Norwegian Olympic medalist! Johannesen represented his country in nine events across three editions of the Games, 1956-1964, winning five medals.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Happy 92nd birthday to Knut Johannesen, the oldest living Olympic speed skating medalist and Norwegian Olympic medalist! Johannesen represented his country in nine events across three editions of the Games, 1956-1964, winning five medals.
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Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that Penny Pence, born May 11, 1929, who represented the United States in the 200 metres breaststroke swimming event at the 1948 London Games, died November 4 at the age of 96.
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Swimming loses an Icon in Carol "Penny Taylor at age 96 - International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF)
Carol “Penny” Taylor just completed 96 years of service, achieving significant milestones. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 11, 1929 and passed peacefully yesterday, November 4, 2025, in N...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that Penny Pence, born May 11, 1929, who represented the United States in the 200 metres breaststroke swimming event at the 1948 London Games, died November 4 at the age of 96.
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Happy 96th birthday to Will Henderson, the oldest survivor of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics! Henderson represented the United States Virgin Islands in the free pistol, 50 metres shooting event, where he placed 44th. By career, he was a dentist.
November 5, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Happy 96th birthday to Will Henderson, the oldest survivor of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics! Henderson represented the United States Virgin Islands in the free pistol, 50 metres shooting event, where he placed 44th. By career, he was a dentist.
Today Oldest Olympians is blogging about recent deaths among the oldest Olympic titleholders:
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November 4, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Today Oldest Olympians is blogging about recent deaths among the oldest Olympic titleholders:
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Our Olympian of the day is Finnish cross-country skier Pentti Pelkonen, born March 20, 1930. Pelkonen represented his country in the 50 kilometers event at the 1960 Squaw Valley Games, where he placed sixth.
November 3, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Our Olympian of the day is Finnish cross-country skier Pentti Pelkonen, born March 20, 1930. Pelkonen represented his country in the 50 kilometers event at the 1960 Squaw Valley Games, where he placed sixth.
Happy 92nd birthday to Hans Sailer, the oldest surviving Olympian to have participated in the 1988 Seoul Games! Sailer represented his country in in the rapid-fire pistol, 25 metres sport shooting event at the 1980 and 1988 Summer Olympics.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Happy 92nd birthday to Hans Sailer, the oldest surviving Olympian to have participated in the 1988 Seoul Games! Sailer represented his country in in the rapid-fire pistol, 25 metres sport shooting event at the 1980 and 1988 Summer Olympics.
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Our Olympian of the day is Argentinian track athlete Estanislao Kocourek, born March 5, 1930. Kocourek represented his country in the 110 metres hurdles at the 1952 Helsinki Games, where he was eliminated in round one.
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El arquitecto argentino Kocourek, premiado con el Gratias Agit
Arquitecto, constructor, empresario, mecenas de la comunidad checa en argentina, antiguo atleta ex olímpico. El argentino descendiente de checos Estanislao Kocourek ha…
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November 1, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Our Olympian of the day is Argentinian track athlete Estanislao Kocourek, born March 5, 1930. Kocourek represented his country in the 110 metres hurdles at the 1952 Helsinki Games, where he was eliminated in round one.
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Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that Ewald Eberle, born April 16, 1933, who represented Lichtenstein in two alpine skiing events at the 1956 Cortina d’Ampezzo Games, died August 16 at the age of 92.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that Ewald Eberle, born April 16, 1933, who represented Lichtenstein in two alpine skiing events at the 1956 Cortina d’Ampezzo Games, died August 16 at the age of 92.
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Happy 94th birthday to Eric Pearce, the oldest living Olympic field hockey medalist! Pearce represented Australia in four consecutive Olympic tournaments, 1956-1968, winning bronze in 1964 and silver in 1968.
October 30, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Happy 94th birthday to Eric Pearce, the oldest living Olympic field hockey medalist! Pearce represented Australia in four consecutive Olympic tournaments, 1956-1968, winning bronze in 1964 and silver in 1968.
Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that André Lamy, born August 29, 1932, who represented France in the Middleweight, Greco-Roman wrestling event at the 1960 Rome Games, died February 13 at the age of 92.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that André Lamy, born August 29, 1932, who represented France in the Middleweight, Greco-Roman wrestling event at the 1960 Rome Games, died February 13 at the age of 92.
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