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Agnes Keleti, Legendary Olympic Champion and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 103

Agnes Keleti, the world’s oldest Olympic champion and Holocaust survivor, has passed away at the age of 103 in Budapest. Known for her incredible resilience, she won ten Olympic medals, five of them gold, after the age of 30. Her remarkable life included surviving the Holocaust and the challenges of competing during the Cold War era. Keleti’s legacy as a pioneering gymnast and her contributions to sports education are celebrated by many, highlighting her enduring spirit and achievements.

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