Main Header: Which countries produce the oldest Olympic athletes?

Sub Head: To see an elderly athlete competing at a high level is a rare sight, but five different countries had more than three represetatives of a least 50 years of age. The United States,  Australia, Belgium and Great Britain all had four competitors that exceeded the half-century mark while New Zealand had three. Japan, however, sported the oldest athlete, a 71-year-old male equestrian rider.