Event Brief
Australia's Oldest Living Olympian: Gordon Ingate
Filed: Mar 29, 2026 at 12:02 AM ET
Summary: Gordon 'Wingnut' Ingate, denied Olympic chances in youth, excelled as a sailor and competed in Munich 1972.
WHO: Gordon Ingate
WHAT: Competed in the Olympic Games
WHEN: Mar 28, 2026 at 11:08 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: Ingate was finally able to compete after being denied time off in his 20s.
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