Alfred Oerter Jr. (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
Athlete
Notable For
American track & field athlete
Al Oerter's Historical Timeline
Al Oerter is born
Al Oerter athlete, known for american track & field athlete, was born on 1936-09-19. Alfred Oerter Jr.
Al Oerter wins first of 4 consecutive men's discus gold medals when he throws Olympic record 56.36m to lead an American
Al Oerter wins first of 4 consecutive men's discus gold medals when he throws Olympic record 56.36m to lead an American medal sweep at the Melbourne Games; Fortune Gordien silver, Desmond Koch bronze
American Al Oerter wins his third of four consecutive Olympic men's discus titles at the Tokyo Olympics, beating Czech L
American Al Oerter wins his third of four consecutive Olympic men's discus titles at the Tokyo Olympics, beating Czech Ludvík Daněk by 0.08 m
Associated Historical Events
birth
Al Oerter is born
Al Oerter athlete, known for american track & field athlete, was born on 1936-09-19. Alfred Oerter Jr.
Al Oerter wins first of 4 consecutive men's discus gold medals when he throws Olympic record 56.36m to lead an American
Al Oerter wins first of 4 consecutive men's discus gold medals when he throws Olympic record 56.36m to lead an American medal sweep at the Melbourne Games; Fortune Gordien silver, Desmond Koch bronze
American Al Oerter wins his third of four consecutive Olympic men's discus titles at the Tokyo Olympics, beating Czech L
American Al Oerter wins his third of four consecutive Olympic men's discus titles at the Tokyo Olympics, beating Czech Ludvík Daněk by 0.08 m
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Al Oerter born?
- Al Oerter was born on 1936-09-19.
- What is Al Oerter known for?
- American track & field athlete
- What historical events involved Al Oerter?
- Al Oerter was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Al Oerter is born, Al Oerter wins first of 4 consecutive men's discus gold medals when he throws Olympic record 56.36m to lead an American , American Al Oerter wins his third of four consecutive Olympic men's discus titles at the Tokyo Olympics, beating Czech L.
- When did Al Oerter die?
- Al Oerter died on 2007-01-01.