Mark Spitz is an American former competitive swimmer, nine-time Olympic champion, and world record holder who dominated the sport in the early 1970s.
Al Oerter was an American discus thrower who won four consecutive Olympic gold medals, setting world records and becoming a legendary figure in track and field.
Bob Beamon is an American former track and field athlete, known for his world record long jump of 8.90 meters at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, a record that stood for 23 years.
Abebe Bikila was an Ethiopian long-distance runner who made history as the first African to win an Olympic gold medal and the first person to win consecutive golds in the Olympic marathon.
Marion Jones is an American former track and field athlete, notable for her outstanding achievements in sprinting and winning five medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Michael Johnson was an American sprinter who dominated the world of athletics with his exceptional speed, winning numerous Olympic gold medals and setting multiple world records.
Herb Elliott was an Australian middle-distance runner, Olympic gold medalist, and world-record holder in the 1500 meters event.
Janet Evans is a former American competitive swimmer who won four Olympic gold medals and set multiple world records during her illustrious career.
Matt Biondi is an American retired competitive swimmer and Olympic gold medalist, renowned for his exceptional speed and dominance in the pool.
Natalie Coughlin is an American former competitive swimmer and 12-time Olympic medalist, known for her versatility and dominance in various swimming events.
Ryan Lochte is an American competitive swimmer and 12-time Olympic medalist who has made a significant impact on the sport.
Debbie Meyer is a British entrepreneur and inventor, best known for creating innovative kitchenware and eco-friendly products, transforming the way people cook and clean.
Pieter van den Hoogenband was a Dutch swimmer who dominated the sport in the late 90s and early 2000s, earning three Olympic golds and setting multiple world records.
Nedo Nadi was an Italian fencer who won six Olympic gold medals, making him one of the most successful fencers in history.
Aladár Gerevich was a Hungarian fencer, considered one of the greatest Olympic champions in history, winning seven gold medals in individual and team events.
Yuri Vlasov, a Russian weightlifter, was a two-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder, greatly influencing the sport in the 20th century.
Jochen Rindt, an Austrian Formula One racing driver, tragically became the only posthumous F1 World Champion in 1970, leaving an indelible mark on the motorsport world.