Al Oerter
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Alfred Oerter Jr. (/ˈɔːrtər/; September 19, 1936 – October 1, 2007) was an American athlete and a four-time Olympic Champion in the discus throw. He was the first athlete to win a gold medal in the same individual event in four consecutive Olympic Games. Oerter is an inductee of the IAAF Hall of Fame.
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Full name | Alfred Adolph Oerter Jr.[1] |
Citizenship | United States |
Born | (1936-09-19)September 19, 1936 Astoria, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 1, 2007(2007-10-01) (aged 71) Fort Myers, Florida, U.S. |
Height | 6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (192 cm)[1] |
Weight | 276 lb (125 kg)[1] |
Sport | |
Country | United States |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Discus throw, shot put |
Club | New York Athletic Club |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best(s) | DT – 69.47 m (1980) SP – 17.37 m (1958)[1] |
Updated on June 12, 2015 |
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