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Al Oerter competed in 4 Olympic Games (1956, 1960, 1964, 1968) and won gold in discus throw at each. He also carried the flag into the stadium, with several other famous U.S. Olympians, at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles and brought the Olympic Torch into the stadium at the Opening Ceremonies of the 1996 Games in Atlanta.

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What movie and television projects has Al Oerter been in?

Al Oerter has: Played Himself - U. S. Olympic Team-Member in "U.S. Olympic Champions" in 1952. Played himself in "Melbourne 1956: Games of the XVI Olympiad" in 1956. Played himself in "Tokyo 1964: Games of the XVIII Olympiad" in 1964. Played himself in "Numero Uno" in 1982. Played himself in "The Al Oerter Comeback" in 1994.


How tall is Al Oerter?

Al Oerter is 6' 4".


What athlete won the gold medal for the discus throw in four straight Olympic Games?

Al Oerter of the United States at the 1956, 1960, 1964, and 1968 Summer Games.


What is the birth name of Al Oerter?

Al Oerter's birth name is Alfred Adolf Oerter Jr..


What is Al Oerter's birthday?

Al Oerter was born on September 19, 1936.


When was Al Oerter born?

Al Oerter was born on September 19, 1936.


When did Al Oerter die?

Al Oerter died on October 1, 2007 at the age of 71.


How old was Al Oerter at death?

Al Oerter died on October 1, 2007 at the age of 71.


What actors and actresses appeared in The Al Oerter Comeback - 1994?

The cast of The Al Oerter Comeback - 1994 includes: Al Oerter as himself Phil Olson as Competitor Jim Paladino as Sports Announcer


How old is Al Oerter?

Al Oerter was born on September 19, 1936 and died on October 1, 2007. Al Oerter would have been 71 years old at the time of death or 78 years old today.


Who was the best discus thrower of all times?

As far as the Olympic Games go, that would be Al Oerter of the United States. He won gold medals in four consecutive Olympic Games (1956, 1960, 1964, 1968). A serious car accident almost ended his career after the 1956 Games but he recovered and went on to win three more gold medals.


Which man won four gold medals in Olympics?

Al Oerter