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Al Oerter
- Born
- Sep 19, 1936
- Birthplace
- New York City, United States
- Events
- Discus Throw
- Height
- 1.92 m
- Weight
- 125 kg
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.
Personal best · Discus Throw69.46
1986 season best62.40Jun 14, 1986 · Trenton, NJ
Medals4Olympic Games: 4 gold
As of Oct 27, 2026: Discus Throw 69.46 (#54 all-time), 1986 season best 62.40 (Jun 14, 1986, Trenton, NJ (USA)) · Olympic Games: 4 gold · 90 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 4 | – | – | 4 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | DT | 62.40 | – | Jun 14, 1986 | Trenton, NJ (USA) |
| 1985 | DT | 64.40 | – | Sep 15, 1985 | Scotch Plains, NJ (USA) |
| 1984 | DT | 63.92 | – | Jun 8, 1984 | San José (USA) |
| 1983 | DT | 67.90 | – | Nov 12, 1983 | West Long Branch, NJ (USA) |
| 1982 | DT | 66.12 | – | Mar 28, 1982 | Westfield, MA (USA) |
| 1981 | DT | 68.76 | – | Jun 7, 1981 | Scotch Plains, NJ (USA) |
| 1980 | DT | 69.46 | – | May 31, 1980 | Wichita, KS (USA) |
| 1979 | DT | 67.46 | – | Dec 8, 1979 | Scotch Plains, NJ (USA) |