Al Oerter

Al Oerter

Al Oerter

Name:Al Oerter, Alfred Oerter Jr.
Born:September 19, 1936 in Astoria, New York, United States
Died:October 1, 2007 in Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.93 m)
Spouse:Cathy Oerter
Profession:Olympic athlete, Discus throw
Nationality:America

Al Oerter 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. Four-time Olympic champion in the discus throw. Winning Olympic gold from 1956 to 1968. First to break 200 feet for the discus