Herb Douglas, Olympic Medalist Inspired by Jesse Owens, Dies at 101
Believed to be the oldest living Olympic medalist at his death, he met Owens as a teenager, won bronze in the broad jump in 1948 and later created an award in his idol’s honor.
Greta Andersen, Champion Marathon Swimmer, Dies at 95
As a long-distance, open-water swimmer, she braved waves, sharks and darkness to break 18 world records and become the first American to swim across the English Channel.