Olympic Games (1948)

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.

By Frank Litsky

California Deaths (Obituaries) Denmark English Channel Long Beach (Calif) Olympic Games (1948) Records and Achievements Swimming Women and Girls

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.

By Penelope Green