The oldest Olympian, Felix Sierra, has died

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Felix Sierra, the longest-serving Olympian in history died in his sleep at the age of 107.

Sierra represented Uruguay at the 1948 London Olympics in the sailing competition, finishing sixth.

The last time he sat in a boat was when they celebrated their jubilee 100th birthday.

Sierra became the oldest Olympian on January 17th when he surpassed the American archer in years Walter Walsh.

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