Oscar Swahn holds the record for being the oldest Olympic medalist. How old was he when he won and made this record?
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Oscar Gomer Swahn who lived between 20th October and 1st May 1927 was a famous Swedish shooter who took part in three Olympic games and won six medals with three of them being gold (Ekholm, 2012). He is recorded as the oldest Olympian participant and the oldest to win a gold medal which he won at the age of 64 years and 258 days.
Reply: 72 Extra Information - Oscar Swahn holds the record for being the most established Olympic medalist. He was 72 years when he made this record.
He conceived on twentieth October 1947. Oscar Swahn was a Swedish Olympian who contended at three Olympic amusements.
He won 6 decorations including three gold. He was the most seasoned individual to win gold and an Olympic award.
In 1920, at 72 years old he turned into the most seasoned silver medalist at the Antwerp Olympics.