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Youngest individual Olympic gold medalist

The current youngest individual olympic gold medalist record is 13 years, held by Marjorie Gestring (United States), set on August 12, 1936. Last checked October 10, 2026.

13

years

Marjorie Gestring (United States)

Berlin, Germany, 1936

Holder
Marjorie Gestring (United States)
Record
13 years
Exact figure
13 years, 268 days
Location
Berlin, Germany
Date set
August 12, 1936
Recognized by
International Olympic Committee
Last checked
October 10, 2026

Put it in perspective

Marjorie Gestring (United States) lived through 13 years of history. Here is what changed along the way.

  1. Born1923
  2. Age 131936Sets the record: 13 years, 268 days

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