Al Oerter
- January 10, 2024
- Discus Thrower
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Al Oerter |
| Occupation | Discus Thrower |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 19, 1936(1936-09-19) |
| Age | 88 |
| Date Of Death | October 1, 2007, Fort Myers, FL |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New York |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Al Oerter Biography
| Name | Al Oerter |
| Birthday | Sep 19 |
| Birth Year | 1936 |
| Place Of Birth | New York |
| Home Town | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Spouse | Cathy Oerter |
Al Oerter is one of the most popular and richest Discus Thrower who was born on September 19, 1936 in New York, New York, United States. American discus thrower who won four Olympic gold medals in four consecutive Olympic games.
He is a member of the Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame along with legendary MLB pitcher Whitey Ford.
He married Cathy Oerter and the couple had two daughers, Crys and Gabrielle.
Al Oerter Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Discus Thrower |
| House | Living in own house. |
Al Oerter is one of the richest Discus Thrower from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Al Oerter 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He began throwing the discus at the age of 15.
He was the first discus thrower to break 200 feet in the event.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Al Oerter Dating?
According to our records, Al Oerter married to Cathy Oerter. As of December 1, 2023, Al Oerter’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Al Ranked on the list of most popular Discus Thrower. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Al Oerter celebrates birthday on September 19 of every year.
How far did Al Oerter throw the discus?
He gave Oerter advice before his fifth throw; Oerter threw his discus 194 feet 2 inches (59.18 m), setting an Olympic record.
Who is Al Oerter?
Al Oerter, in full Alfred Oerter, Jr., (born Sept. 19, 1936, Astoria, Queens, N.Y., U.S.—died Oct. 1, 2007, Fort Myers, Fla.), American discus thrower , who won four consecutive Olympic gold medals (1956, 1960, 1964, and 1968), setting an Olympic record each time.
How many Olympics did Al Oerter compete in?
Oerter retired after the Olympic Games of 1968 but returned to full-time competition in 1977 with the goal of making the 1980 Olympic Games and winning a fifth gold medal. He finished 5th at the TAC Championships in 1979 and 6th in 1980.
Who holds the world record for discus?
Athletics Discus throw
German 2012 Olympic champion Robert Harting.
World records
Men| Jürgen Schult ( GDR ) 74.08 m (243 ft 1⁄2 in) (1986)
Women| Gabriele Reinsch ( GDR ) 76.80 m ( 251 ft 111⁄2 in) (1988)
Who was the oldest Olympian?
Oscar Gomer Swahn (20 October 1847 – 1 May 1927) was a Swedish shooter who competed at three Olympic games and won six medals, including three gold. Swahn holds records as the oldest Olympian at the time of competition, the oldest person to win gold, and the oldest person to win an Olympic medal.