Al Oerter (1936-2007), American athlete
Died #otd Al Oerter (1936-2007), American athlete, 18 years ago today #AlOerter life story...
Al Oerter (1936-2007), American athlete
Died #otd Al Oerter (1936-2007), American athlete, 18 years ago today #AlOerter life story...
#OnThisDay in 2007, #AlOerter, American #discusthrower (Olympic gold 1956, 60, 64, 68), died of #heartfailure aged 71.
#RIP ๐๐๏ธ
Results: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EHv..., www.olympedia.org/results/59860
AP, September 7, 1960: chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045...
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#Todaysoldtandfvideo. The high priest of mental coaching, #AlOerter, rises from his usual underdog position and unleashes a final throw of 59.18m, securing his victory at #Rome1960.
Film: youtu.be/rP7ky3IvOLA?...
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