Herb Douglas, the oldest living U.S. Olympic medalist, died Saturday at the age of 101.
The University of Pittsburgh announced the passing of its esteemed alumnus, a bronze medalist in the long jump at the 1948 Summer Games in London.
“The track and field legend was a storied businessman and philanthropist who inspired people the world over,” the school’s athletic department posted Monday on Twitter.
Pitt Icon Herb Douglas, the oldest living US Olympic medalist, has passed away at 101 years of age.
The track and field legend was a storied businessman and philanthropist who inspired people the world over. May he rest in peace.
— Pitt Panthers (@Pitt_ATHLETICS) April 24, 2023
Douglas, a Pittsburgh native, was inducted into the inaugural Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame class in 2018.
He competed in the London Olympics a few months after graduation. His jump of 24 feet and 9 inches trailed USA teammate Willie Steele (25 feet, 8 inches) and Australia’s Theo Bruce (24 feet, 9.5 inches).
–Field Level Media
