Aug 2, 2024, 10:11 AM IST
Usain Bolt (Jamaica) - 100 meters: 9.58 seconds (2009): Bolt’s 100m world record is incredibly fast and would require exceptional speed and ideal conditions to surpass.
Michael Phelps (USA) - 8 gold medals in a single Olympics (2008): Phelps’ achievement in Beijing set a new standard in swimming, combining versatility and dominance in multiple events.
Paavo Nurmi (Finland) - 9 gold medals (1924 & 1928): Nurmi’s dominance in distance running across multiple events is a testament to his extraordinary endurance and skill.
Nadia Comaneci (Romania) - Perfect 10 in gymnastics (1976): Comaneci was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10, setting a new benchmark in gymnastics.
Bob Beamon (USA) - Long jump: 8.90 meters (1968): Beamon’s jump in Mexico City set a record that was significantly beyond the previous mark and remains one of the longest jumps in history.
Larisa Latynina (USSR) - 18 total Olympic medals (1956, 1960, 1964): Latynina's record for the most Olympic medals in gymnastics reflects exceptional consistency and skill.
Simone Biles (USA) - 4 gold medals (2016): Biles’ dominance in gymnastics during the Rio Olympics set a new standard for excellence in the sport.
Jesse Owens (USA) - 4 gold medals (1936): Owens’ performance in Berlin was iconic and defied racial prejudices, remaining one of the most memorable achievements in Olympic history.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports