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Outstanding athletes from around the world take part in the Tokyo Olympic Games, which officially started on July 23. This is the first Olympics in the 21st century in which two of their biggest recent stars do not participate – swimmer Michael Phelps and sprinter Usain Bolt, who earned their places in history with their exceptional performances. But Olympic records don’t always come with gold, silver or bronze medals. Here is the list of some inspiring stories of Tokyo 2020 athletes.
Who is the oldest athlete in Tokyo?
Australian equestrian Mary Hanna, 66 years old, is the oldest athlete to compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games. She has represented Australia at five previous Games, starting in Atlanta in 1996. She has yet to win a medal.
Who is the youngest Olympian?
Syria’s Hend Zaza is the youngest competitor of the Tokyo Olympic Games at just 12 years old. But the young age isn’t the only impressive thing. Zaza qualified for the Olympics despite her training schedule was disrupted by the Syrian civil war.
Both the Olympic and Paralympic Olympian
Olympian and Paralympian Natalia Partyka, born without a right forearm, is representing Poland at her fourth Olympics and sixth Paralympics Games. She is no stranger to breaking records at the Paralympics. She was the youngest Paralympian in table tennis history when she competed in Sydney 2000 aged just 11.
Family Olympic dynasty
Russian fencer Pozdnyakova wins Olympic gold in family traditions. Sofia was destined to become an Olympic champion. How else it could be if her dad won the Olympics four times and leads the Russian Olympic Committee.
Who has been to the most Olympic Games?
52-year-old Nino Salukvadze from Georgia is the one who has been to the most Olympic Games out of all the athletes in Tokyo. A gold, silver and bronze medal-winning shooter, Salukvadze has competed in eight Olympic Games — this will be her ninth.
