Walter Walsh, oldest Olympian, dies days shy of 107th birthday

Washington Times ^ | 4/30/2014 | Marc Lancaster

[Borges]

Walter Walsh, a former FBI agent and Marine who was the world’s oldest Olympian, died Tuesday, just six days shy of his 107th birthday.

USA Shooting announced Walsh’s death Wednesday afternoon on Twitter. He competed for the United States in the 1948 London Games, placing 12th in the 50m free pistol event. But that achievement (at age 41) was a mere footnote in a memorable life. Walsh first gained fame as an FBI agent in the nascent days of the Bureau, discovering the body of noted gangster Baby Face Nelson after a shootout.

[PapaNew]

“Semper Fidelis”

Fidelity Bravery Integrity,’

‘Citius, Altius, Fortius,’

Words to live by - for 107+ years.

[Old Yeller]

If he had taken better care of himself, he could have lived that extra six days.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks Borges.

He competed for the United States in the 1948 London Games, placing 12th in the 50m free pistol event. But that achievement (at age 41) was a mere footnote in a memorable life. Walsh first gained fame as an FBI agent in the nascent days of the Bureau, discovering the body of noted gangster Baby Face Nelson after a shootout.

His name is George!!! NOT 'Baby Face'!!! ;')

[SunkenCiv]

LOL!

[Zionist Conspirator]

I remember one Olympic year the USOC running ads featuring a swimmer who had participated in the 1904 St. Louis games. Now the oldest Olympian was in the 1948 games.

I feel old.

[SunkenCiv]

[Just trying to help, ‘Civ points out that] The 1948 Olympics 66 years ago. ;’)

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.