The oldest person to ever compete in the Olympics was Robert Tait McKensie of Canada who was 81 years, 64 days old when he competed in Art Competitions at the 1948 Games in London. Art Competitions was a 'sport' that had events of architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpturing. Medals were awarded based on how the 'work' was inspired by sport.
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British Equestrian, Lorna Johnstone was 70 years and 5 days old when she rode at the 1972 Games, thus being the oldest woman ever to compete at an Olympic Games.
Dara Torres is the oldest women swimmer to win a medal in the olympics.She was 41 years old when she won a medal.She also won a silver medal.
Libby Callahan.
Callahan was 56 years old when she competed in women's 25 meter sporting pistol shooting at the 2008 Games in Beijing. She finished 25th.