Hiroshi Hoketsu, Japanese Rider From 1964 Olympics, Will Compete in Beijing

The above photo comes from the opening ceremonies of the 1964 Summer Olympics at Tokyo's national stadium. Among the athletes marching that day were Bob Hayes, who would win the gold medal in the 100 meters, and Joe Frazier, who would win the gold in heavyweight boxing.

Also marching that day: Japanese equestrian rider Hiroshi Hoketsu, who at the time was 23 years old. Next month, at the age of 67, he'll be back in the Summer Olympics, riding equestrian again in Beijing, for his second Olympics in 44 years. But he doesn't think it's a big deal:

"I don't feel comfortable being fussed about just because of my age," said Hoketsu. ... I think it is a sport which you can do at a fairly advanced age if you have a chance and an agreeable horse."

Obviously, no one is going to compete in the 100-meter dash or boxing into their 60s. But what Hoketsu is doing is still awfully impressive. And Hoketsu says he's not going to retire from his sport after the Olympics: "It's up to fate and fortune. But for now I will keep on riding as long as me and my horse remain fit and fine."