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Which virtually unknown Olympic athlete won 10 gold medals in discontinued Olympic events?

Ray Ewry. Ewry won 10 gold medals, and specialised in standing jump, since abolished from the Games. He won medals in standing long jump, standing high jump, and standing triple jump. He developed the strength in his legs when he was in a wheelchair with polio.

Who has won nine golds and three silvers in his three Olympic Games?

Paavo Nurmi. Nurmi, 'The Flying Finn', grabbed an astonishing nine gold medals and three silvers. He was one of the best long distances runners of all-time, setting 29 world records from the 1500 metres to the 20km race.

Which legendary athlete collected nine golds in his Olympic career?

Mark Spitz. Spitz collected nine golds, a silver, and a bronze. In Mexico City 1968, he grabbed two golds, a silver, and a bronze but that was just the start of greatness. In Munich 1972, he won seven golds in the pool, a record which had been passed by Michael Phelps.

Which athlete competed in 4 Olympic Games, winning nine golds?

Frederick Carlton Lewis. Lewis won nine golds and one silver in his four Olympics, winning them in different events, ranging from the 100m sprint to long jump.

What athlete won consecutive golds in five Olympics?

Steve Redgrave. Redgrave performed a remarkable achievement, winning consecutive golds in five Olympics. Only four athletes have equalled this feat with only one passing it.

Who won four golds and one silver at the Olympics?

Emil Zatopek. At Helsinki, he showed a remarkable amount of stamina, winning the 5000m, the 10,000m, and the marathon.

Who won the 800m/1500m double in 1964?

Peter Snell. Snell, a kiwi, won the 800m back-to-back in 1960 and 1964, as well as winning the 1500m in 1964. The 800m/1500m double was not achieved by another runner until 2005 at the World Championships.

Which discus thrower won four gold medals?

Al Oerter. Al Oerter was a fantastic discus thrower. He won gold medals in four conscutive Olympics Games from 1956-1968.

What gymnast was the first to score a perfect 10 in Olympic competition?

Nadia Comaneci. Comaneci won five golds, three silvers, and one bronze at her two Olympics. She is best remembered for getting the first perfect 10. Nelli Kim got the 2nd ever, right after her. She retired at 21.

Which long jumper set a new world long jump record in 1968?

Bob Beamon. Beamon only won one Olympic medal, and did it in Mexico City on October 18, 1968. His jump of more than 29 feet is still ragingly discussed.