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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 .
Al Oerter was an American discus thrower, who won four consecutive Olympic gold medals (1956, 1960, 1964, and 1968), setting an Olympic record each time. During his career he set new world records four times (1962–64).
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Oct 1, 2007 · Al Oerter of USA, who won gold medals in four consecutive Olympic Games from 1956 to 1968, passed away today. He was a legend of the Discus Throw event, setting four World records and overcoming many challenges and rivals.
An Olympic legend, American discus thrower Al Oerter was the first track and field athlete to win four successive Olympic titles, a feat since equalled only by Carl Lewis in the long jump. Four new Olympic records.
Learn about Al Oerter, the only athlete to win the same Olympic event four times in a row and set records each time. Explore his legacy in sports, arts, and humanitarianism through his foundation, blog, and art.
Oct 2, 2007 · Oerter (pronounced OAR-ter), a sandy-haired bear of a man who weighed as much as 297 pounds and stood 6 feet 4 inches, won Olympic gold medals in 1956, 1960, 1964 and 1968. Only Carl Lewis...
May 18, 2022 · Al Oerter was already halfway towards becoming an Olympic track and field legend when he stepped into the discus circle for his fourth-round throw at the Coliseum Relays in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on the evening of 18 May 1962 – 60 years ago.
