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Wilma Glodean Rudolph (June 23, 1940 – November 12, 1994) was an American sprinter who overcame childhood polio and went on to become a world-record-holding Olympic champion and international sports icon in track and field following her successes in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games.
Frederick Carlton Lewis (born July 1, 1961) is an American former track and field athlete who won nine Olympic gold medals, one Olympic silver medal, and 10 World Championships medals, including eight gold. Lewis was a dominant sprinter and long jumper whose career spanned from 1979 to 1996, when he last won the Olympic long jump.
Richard Marvin Hansen CC OBC (born August 26, 1957) is a Canadian track and field athlete (Paralympic Games and Olympic Games), activist, and philanthropist for people with disabilities. When Rick was 15, he was riding in the back of a pickup truck after a fishing trip with his friend, when the driver lost control and the vehicle rolled over.
For athletes like Tom Brady, Jerome Bettis, and Caleb Swanigan, the journey to fitness was a long one. 5 pro athletes who overcame childhood struggles with diet and fitness Skip to main content
The list of the most famous athletes in the world is dominated by footballers, and no athlete is more famous than one particular Real Madrid player. The 20 most famous athletes in the world Skip ...
After analyzing 600 of the biggest sportsmen and women in the world, ESPN determined the most famous of them all. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: ...
James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games. [3]Owens specialized in the sprints and the long jump and was recognized in his lifetime as "perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history". [4]
Betty was a member of a unique band of athletes who inspired thousands of Australians. [34] Malcolm Turnbull: Rest in Peace Betty Cuthbert – an inspiration and a champion on and off the track. [33] Bill Shorten: Rest in peace Betty Cuthbert, forever a golden girl. [34]