Agnes Keleti, a former Hungarian gymnast and the world’s oldest Olympic champion, won five gold medals, the first at the Helsinki Olympic Games in 1952.
Beginnings marked by excellence
Agnes Keletioldest world champion Olympicsdied this Thursday, January 2 in Budapest, at the age of 103. A true icon of Hungarian gymnastics, she made the history of the Olympic Games with ten medals, including five gold. Born Ágnes Klein, she joined the Hungarian national team in 1939, but her career was abruptly cut short due to her Jewish origins. Under the Nazi occupation in 1944, she escaped deportation thanks to false papers and took the identity of a Christian to hide. Despite these trials, she continues to train in secret.
An exceptional Olympic career
Agnes Keleti won her first Olympic title in Helsinki in 1952, taking gold on floor. She shined again in 1956 at the Melbourne Games, winning four additional gold medals (floor, beam, uneven bars and team event), reports The Team. These feats make her one of the greatest figures in world gymnastics. Ágnes Keleti remains a source of inspiration for generations of athletes. His journey, between resilience in the face of trials and sporting triumph, testifies to his exceptional determination. She leaves behind an unforgettable Olympic legacy and a lesson in courage that transcends sport.
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