World's oldest surviving Olympian dies aged 103
Guo Jie, a Chinese former discus thrower who was the world’s oldest surviving Olympian, has died at the age of 103.
He died on Sunday, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.
Try from €0.25 / day
SUBSCRIBEGuo Jie, a Chinese former discus thrower who was the world’s oldest surviving Olympian, has died at the age of 103.
He died on Sunday, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.
CONNECT WITH US TODAY
Be the first to know the latest news and updates

Check out our diverse library of newsletters and get the best of the Irish Examiner delivered straight to your inbox
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 8:00 AM
© Examiner Echo Group Limited