France, Nov. 3 -- Charles Coste, the French cyclist who won Olympic gold in London in 1948 and later became the world's oldest living Olympic champion, has died at the age of 101.

A quiet hero of French sport, Coste only found fame late in life when his Olympic story came full circle at the Paris 2024 Games.

France's Sports Minister, Marina Ferrari, announced his passing on Sunday, calling him a man who left "an immense sporting legacy".

For many, Coste only became a household name in France last summer. during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Games, the centenarian appeared in a wheelchair to pass the Olympic flame to judo champion Teddy Riner and track sprinter Marie-Jose Perec - an emotional moment that resonated across the co...