Oerter
Americannoun
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Wüst had been part of an elite group of winter and summer athletes to win individual golds at four Olympics, joined by icons such as Michael Phelps, Carl Lewis and Al Oerter.
From Fox News ● Feb. 7, 2022
The Christian Oerter rifle is one of only two such rifles known to have survived with its original flint mechanism that bears the maker's name, place and date of manufacture.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2021
U.S. discuss thrower Al Oerter became the first track athlete to win an event at four straight Olympics.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 6, 2020
Al Oerter, a four-time Olympic discus champion, and the tennis star Billie Jean King were among those using it in the 1960s.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2014
He would have kicked dirt on home plate and thrown bases like Al Oerter.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2010
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