The world’s oldest former Olympic champion and former track cyclist Charles Coste has passed away at the age of 101.
French Sports Minister Marina Ferrari confirmed his death.
According to a report by news agency AFP, Charles Coste won a gold medal in the 1948 London Olympics and also participated as a torchbearer in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Sports Minister Marina Ferrari said, “We received the news of the passing of London Olympics champion Charles Coste with great sadness. At 101 years of age, he leaves behind a remarkable legacy in the world of sports.” Reports state that Coste passed away on Thursday.
He began his cycling career before World War II, but it was interrupted due to the war. After the war, he resumed competing, won the French national title in 1947, and the following year earned a gold medal in the team pursuit event at the London Olympics, where France defeated Britain in the semifinal and Italy in the final.
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In January this year, after the death of Hungarian gymnast Ágnes Keleti, Charles Coste, who was born on February 8, 1924, became the oldest living Olympic champion in the world.
