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I won't swear these are the 10 oldest but are the oldest I could find with several articles mentioning the oldest competitor ... 1) The oldest Olympian at the 2008 Games is equestrian Hiroshi Hoketsu of Japan who is 67 years old.
2) Canadian equestrian Ian Miller is 61.
3) Australian equestrian Laurie Lever is 60.
4) United States sailing athlete John Dane is 58.
5) Canadian trapshooter Susan Nattrass is 57.
6) Pistol shooter Libby Callahan of the United States is 56.
7) Equestrian Debbie McDonald of the United States is 54.
8) Marathoner Haile Satayin of Israel is 53.
9) Equestrian John Whitaker of Great Britain is 53.
10) Archer Butch Johnson of the United States is 53.
What else can I help you with?
Who is oldest Australian athlete competing at the Beijing Olympics?
Laurie Lever
Who was the oldest athlete to participate in the 2008 summer Beijing Olympics?
Equestrian Hiroshi Hoketsu of Japan.Hiroshi Hoketsu was 67 years old when he competed in individual and team mixed dressage at the 2008 Games in Beijing. The 2008 Games was his second Olympics ... he also participated at the 1964 Games in Tokyo! The 44 years in between Olympic appearances is the longest in Olympic history.He had qualified to compete in the 1988 Games in Seoul but was unable to when his horse was quarantined.
What is the oldest sport in the Olympics and how has it evolved over time?
The oldest sport in the Olympics is track and field, which dates back to ancient Greece. Over time, track and field has evolved with the introduction of new events, improved equipment, and advancements in training techniques. The sport continues to be a cornerstone of the Olympic Games, showcasing the athleticism and skill of athletes from around the world.
What is the oldest you can be to compete in the olympics?
There is no limit to how old an Olympic competitor can be. The oldest competitor ever in the Olympics was shooter Oscar Swahn of Sweden who was 72 years, 281 days old when he competed in the 1920 Games in Antwerp. Oscar is also the oldest competitor to ever win an Olympic medal as he won a silver medal in team running target double shot shooting at the 1920 Games. The oldest competitor in the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing was Hiroshi Hoketsu of Japan who was 67 years, 139 days old when he competed in dressage (equestrianism).
Oldest olympic person competing currently?
the oldest athlete competing at the Beijing Olympics in August is 67-year-old Hiroshi Hoketsu, a dressage rider for the Japanese equestrian team. His first Olympics was in 1964, where he placed 40th in the show jumping competition. It's been 44 years since Hoketsu's Olympic debut, and in that time he's been busy running large pharmaceutical companies, including the Japan division of Johnson & Johnson, prior to his retirement in 2002.
When was wrestlings added to the olympics?
Wrestling was an event at the first Olympic games. It can be argued that wrestling is the oldest sport known to mankind.
Which Athletes have competed in the most Olympic Games?
The actual answer is 'Captain Canada' Ian Millar, who is savouring his 10th Summer Olympics in London 2012. He was 25 years old when he first took part in the Olympics at 25 in 1972. At 65 years old this may unfortunately be this talented equestrian's last trip to the Olympics; but I for one hope that he continues and ends up as also the oldest person to compete in the Olympics! He'd only have to compete in 2 more Olympic Games to get that title as well!
Who is or was the oldest Australian olympic competitor?
Bill Roycroft. Roycroft was 61 years and 131 days old when he competed in individual and team eventing (equestrian) at the 1976 Summer Games in Montreal, winning a bronze medal in the team competition. Obviously, not only is he the oldest Australian to compete in the Olympics but the oldest Australian to win a medal in the Olympics.
What is the oldest sporting event in the world and how has it evolved over time?
The oldest sporting event in the world is believed to be the Olympic Games, which originated in ancient Greece around 776 BC. Over time, the Olympic Games have evolved from a small-scale event featuring only a few sports to a global phenomenon with a wide range of sports and participants from around the world. The modern Olympics also include both summer and winter editions, with athletes competing for medals and national pride.
Who was the oldest American woman to compete at the Olympics?
That record will be set at the 2008 Games when 56 year old Libby Callahan competes in sport pistol shooting. This will be her fourth Olympic Games; she was also a member of the US Olympic team in 1992, 1996 and 2004. If she wins a medal, she would also become the oldest woman ever to win an Olympic medal.
How old do you have to do rowing in Olympics?
At the 2008 Games in Beijing, that was Leslie Thompson of Canada who was 48 years, 327 days old when she rowed with the women's coxed eights team.The oldest rower in Olympic history is Oscar Rompani of Argentina who was 60 years, 67 days old when he rowed in men's coxed pairs at the 1964 Games in Tokyo.
What is the oldest event in the Olympics?
marathon
