Alex Oakley
Canadian racewalker
About Alex Oakley
Lived 1926 – 2010 (aged 84). Alex Oakley was a Canadian racewalker.
Alexander Harold Oakley (April 28, 1926 – October 24, 2010) was a race walker from Canada, who represented his native country at five Summer Olympics, starting in 1956. His best finish was the sixth place in the men's 50 km walk at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. He won the 20 km event at the 1963 Pan American Games. He was born in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Aged 50 when he made his final Olympic appearance in 1976, he is the oldest person ever to compete in a track and field event at the Olympics.
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Who was Alex Oakley?
Canadian racewalker (1926–2010)
When was Alex Oakley born?
Alex Oakley was born on 28 April 1926 in St. John's.
When did Alex Oakley die?
Alex Oakley died on 24 October 2010 in Newfoundland and Labrador.
What was Alex Oakley's occupation?
Alex Oakley was a racewalker.
What nationality was Alex Oakley?
Alex Oakley was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Oakley. https://biography.guide/alex-oakley/
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