Oldest Olympians is saddened to learn that Portuguese gymnast Joaquim Granger, born May 31, 1928, died April 17 at the age of 97. Granger represented his country in the tournament at the 1952 Helsinki Games, where he was 23rd with his team in the all-around and had a best individual finish of 107th on the rings. He later worked as a physical education professor.
At the time of his death, Granger was the oldest living Portuguese Olympian. That distinction now goes to António Martins, born July 10, 1930. Martins represented his country in the rapid-fire pistol shooting event at the 1960 Rome Games, where he placed 50th. He is better known in Portugal as a pediatric surgeon who pioneered techniques in separating conjoined twins.
Finally, we have an update on another Irish Olympic mystery. Connor Mah was able to confirm that footballer Mick Farrell, who represented Ireland in the tournament at the 1924 Paris Games, was born February 7, 1900 and did die on July 14, 1968.