Special thanks to Walt Murphy "This Day in Track and Field" for bringing this story to our attention this morning.
Herb Douglas who was the current holder of the title America's Oldest Olympian, at 101 years, passed away on April 22, 2023. I'm not sure who has inherited the title, but they have big shoes to fill. Herb Douglas was the bronze medalist in the long jump in the 1948 London Olympics. He competed for Pitt in his university days, and after his athletic career was over he became a very successful businessman.
In addition to the long jump or broad jump as known in his day, Herb also ran relays for Pitt and was their leadoff runner in Pitt's 1942 win at the Penn Relays in the 4x100 yards. His PR in the broad jump was 25' 2".
Later in life he became Vice President of Moet Hennessy (USA).
Here is a link from a Trib Live article celebrating Herb's 100th birthday March 8, 2022 by Chris Adamski.
Herb Washington 100th Birthday
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