Olympic athletes come in all shapes, sizes and, yes, ages.
What they all have in common are dedication, skill and passion for their respective sports.
Here are the 10 oldest athletes from around the world set to participate in Tokyo’s Olympic Games.
He has already participated in more Olympics than any other Australian athlete.
Last year, in Sweden, he won his first World Cup title.
As a child, Ouaddar was fascinated yet terrified by horses.
He overcame his fear after he was adopted by the Moroccan Royal Family and learned how to ride.
Shooting
The 58-year-old didn’t begin shooting until 2007, after a friend encouraged him to try it out.
He entered his first competition a year later.
Tokyo will be his first Olympics.
