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The Swedish shooter Oscar Swahn was 64 when he won a gold medal in shooting during the 1912 Stockholm Games.
Hiroshi Hoketsu is a Japanese equestrian who finished 9th in the Dressage Team Grand Prix and 35th in the Dressage Individual Grand Prix at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He was 67 years old.
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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
Who were the winners of Ancient Greek Olympics?
Any Greek that deserved to win and could/did compete in the olympics. Sorry I don't know much about the greek olympics. One person who won was remaro carne
What is different between modern Olympics and ancient Olympics?
Modern Olympics allow females to compete, they are not nude, and every country is allowed to compete. There is most likely more info, but this is all I know :) Glad to help!
Who is the tallest man ever to compete in the Olympics?
ming
When did Israel first compete in the Olympics?
Judaism 2012
Who is the oldest person to compete in the Olympics for Australia?
Thorpe
Who is the oldest athlete to compete at the Olympics?
72
Who was the oldest USA athlete to compete in the 2008 Olympics?
That was John Dane, 58 years old, who competed in sailing.
Who is the oldest person to compete in the all-star games for baseball?
satchel paige is the oldest baseball person to play in an allstar game
Who is the tallest person to compete in the Olympics?
Yao Ming of China at 7'5"
Who was the first disabled person to compete in summer Olympics?
Wilma Rudolph
Who is the oldest person tho ever compete in the iditarod?
mong terry
When were wemon allowed to compete in the Olympics?
no women were not aloud to compete in the Olympics.
If you compete in the winter Olympics can you compete in the next summer Olympics?
Yes, you can compete in consecutive Olympic games.
Oldest person to receive equestrian medal in the Olympics?
Galen Spencer was the oldest to receive equestrian medal.
Who is the only person to compete for Australia at a summer Olympics and a Winter Olympics?
Hi, Paul Narracott became the first Australian to compete at both the Summer and Winter Olympics: he had competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in athletics, and participated in bobsleigh in 1992. Hope it helps!
Who is the oldest new zealand person competing in the 2012 Olympics?
71
