Al Oerter, the American discus thrower, achieved a personal best throw of 71.60 meters (234 feet 5 inches) during the 1966 U.S. Trials. He won four consecutive Olympic gold medals from 1956 to 1968 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest discus throwers in history. His impressive performances helped popularize the sport and set numerous records during his career.
Al Oerter is 6' 4".
Al Oerter's birth name is Alfred Adolf Oerter Jr..
Al Oerter was born on September 19, 1936.
Al Oerter was born on September 19, 1936.
Al Oerter died on October 1, 2007 at the age of 71.
Al Oerter died on October 1, 2007 at the age of 71.
The cast of The Al Oerter Comeback - 1994 includes: Al Oerter as himself Phil Olson as Competitor Jim Paladino as Sports Announcer
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.
Al Oerter (USA) won the gold medal for the discus throw in 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968 Olympics
Al Oerter of the United States at the 1956, 1960, 1964, and 1968 Summer Games.
Al Oerter
Al Oerter