Paris, Nov 2, 2025 (AFP) - Oldest former Olympic champion Coste dies at 101

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2025-11-02
The world's oldest former Olympic champion, ex-track cyclist Charles Coste, has died aged 101, French sports minister Marina Ferrari announced Sunday. Coste won gold at the 1948 London Olympics and was a torch bearer at the 2024 Paris Games. "It was with great sorrow that I learned of the death of Charles Coste, Olympic champion in London," Ferrari said. "At 101 years old he leaves a huge sporting heritage." Coste passed away on Thursday. He had......
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