Because if I believe I’m old, I’m gonna run like an old man,” he told Sports Illustrated. He’s definitely an old pro, having competed in five previous Olympic Games. Phillip Dutton, 52, United StatesASSOCIATED PRESSPhillip Dutton is another equestrian who, at age 52, is the oldest U.S. Olympic athlete in Rio this year. Here are just five of the oldest Olympians who will be competing later this month in Rio. Mary Hanna, 61, AustraliaGettyAt 61, equestrian rider Mary Hanna will become Australia’s oldest competing Olympian when she rides at the Rio Games which will be her fifth Olympics.

Source: Huffington Post August 04, 2016 10:52 UTC