Charles Cost
Charles Cost was a former French cyclist who gained recognition as the oldest Olympic champion in the world, having won a gold medal in the team cycling event at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. He was also notable for carrying the Olympic torch during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Games in Paris. Cost lived a remarkable life, celebrating his 101st birthday before passing away, and he reflected on his experiences with pride, particularly recalling the memorable moment when he handed over the Olympic torch to fellow athletes Teddy Riner and Marie-Josée Pérec.
Born on Jan 01, 1948 (77 years old)
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Famous French cyclist Charles Cost, Olympic champion of 1948, passed away at the age of 101.
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