Oldest person to win a national draughts championship

According to Official Guinness Records,

Asa A. Long (USA, b. 20 August 1904) became the oldest US national draughts champion, aged 79 years 334 days, when he won his sixth title in Tupelo, Mississippi, USA on 21 July 1984. He was also world champion 1934-8. NB, 2007 check: Mr Long is dead.

For a complete list of 1984 records, please visit 1984 Guinness Records in United States.

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