1948 Olympian Walter Walsh To Celebrate 106th
In Okinawa in the Marines in April 1945 // photo courtesy Walsh family
NOTE: This story was previously released on March 20, 2013, upon confirmation that Walter Walsh had become the world’s oldest Olympian. We reuse the story here in honor of Walsh’s 106th Birthday with new updates and a quote from his family.
Having already set Olympic precedence, Walter Walsh keeps going. On Saturday, May 4, the 1948 Olympic shooter will celebrate his 106th birthday.
Earlier this year, January 18 to be exact, Walsh eclipse another American Olympian, Rudolf Schrader, as the oldest Olympian in history.
His son, Walter Walsh, Jr., had this to say on March 26 when reaching out to the family regarding Walsh’s accomplishments. Read more