Already Australia’s oldest female Olympian, equestrian Mary Hanna will this summer become the second-oldest female Olympian (outside of art competitions) in history, barring an older woman being named to another country’s team.
According to Olympedia.org, the 66-year-old will be second among women only to Great Britain’s Lorna Johnstone, who was 70 in the 1972 equestrian competition.
Hanna will also become the oldest Australian Olympian, surpassing art competitor James Quinn, who was 62 at the 1932 Games.
Australia announced its 472-member Olympic team on Sunday, which includes Hanna and table tennis player Jian Feng Lay on their sixth teams.