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Lorna Johnstone of Great Britain.
Lorna was 70 years, 5 days old when she competed in individual dressage (equestrian) at the 1972 Games in Munich. She finished 12th and was the leading rider on the British team.
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Which athlete has won the most Winter Olympic Medals of all time?
Bjørn Dæhlie
Which women in sports trivia question stumps you every time"?
One challenging women in sports trivia question that always gives me trouble is: "Who was the first female athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field?"
What two-time olympic gold medalist was the first athlete to appear on a box of wheaties cereal?
mark spits
What is the fastest mile time for a female track and field athlete?
4:35 in 1998 by kylie Rain
Did Viktor Black participate in the first winter Olympics?
Viktor Balck (not Black) was a member of the International Olympic Committee at the time the Olympic Winter Games were first held in 1924, but he did not compete as an athlete.
Who is the most inspiring female athlete?
I would put Simone Biles at the top of the list as the most decorated World Championship American gymnast. She has been named Associated Press‘ Female Athlete of the Year, USOC‘s Athlete of the Year, and One of the Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine.
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.
What Olympic athlete and 7-time Tour de France winner reportedly admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs?
Lance Armstrong
What American athlete has won the most medals?
Michael Phelps has the most Olympic Golds (all time), world championship medals, and much more.
Who is the oldest recorded Olympic medalist and what event did they win?
Oscar Swan: At the age of 72, he was the oldest sportsman to compete in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In fact, he was the oldest athlete ever to compete in the Olympics. His best results were in the team competitions: a fourth place in the single shot running deer event, and a second place in the double shot running deer contest. With this silver medal, he is also the oldest medalist of any colour of all time (not counting the art competitions). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Swahn
What are some of the oldest female names that have stood the test of time throughout history?
Some of the oldest female names that have stood the test of time throughout history include Mary, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Anna. These names have been popular for centuries and continue to be used today.
Who became the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time?
Michael Phelps. He has 22 medals to his name; 18 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze.
