Oldest Olympic Athletics gold medallist
- 纪录保持者
- Patrick Joseph "Babe'" McDonald
- 纪录成绩
- 42/26 year(s):day(s)
- 打破时间
- 21 August 1920
The oldest athlete to win an Olympic title was Irish-born Patrick Joseph `Babe' McDonald (né McDonnell) (USA) (1878-1954) who was aged 42 years 26 days when he won the 25.4 kg (56 lb) weight throw at Antwerp, Belgium on 21 August 1920.
The oldest female champion was Lia Manoliu (Romania) (b. 25 April 1932) aged 36 years 176 days when she won the discus at Mexico City on 18 October 1968.
The oldest female champion was Lia Manoliu (Romania) (b. 25 April 1932) aged 36 years 176 days when she won the discus at Mexico City on 18 October 1968.