- Born
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- Birth nameAlfred Adolf Oerter Jr.
- Height6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
- Al Oerter was born on September 19, 1936 in Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Cathy Carroll and Corinne Benedetto. He died on October 1, 2007 in Fort Myers, Florida, USA.
- SpousesCathy Carroll(July 23, 1983 - October 1, 2007) (his death)Corinne Benedetto(May 10, 1958 - 1982) (divorced, 2 children)
- Won the discus throw event in four consecutive Olympics: 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968.
- Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, 1983 (charter member).
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