Olympic Records: A Historic Journey

Explore the legends of the Olympic Games and their extraordinary achievements.

Here, we look back at some of the most iconic records in the history of the Olympic Games. These athletes have left their mark on the world, setting benchmarks that will be remembered forever.

Usain Bolt's 100m Record - 2009 World Championships

Michael Phelps' 8 Gold Medals - Beijing 2008

Simone Biles' Unbelievable Gymnastics Performance

Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt

Record: 100m World Record: 9.58 seconds

Event: Men's 100m, 2008 Beijing Olympics

Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world, set the 100m world record in 2008. His blistering speed and charismatic personality have made him one of the most famous Olympians in history.

Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps

Record: 23 Olympic Gold Medals

Event: Swimming, 2004-2016 Olympics

Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time, having won a total of 23 gold medals over the course of five Olympic Games, starting in Athens 2004 through to Rio 2016.

Nadia Comaneci

Nadia Comăneci

Record: Perfect 10 in Gymnastics

Event: 1976 Summer Olympics

Nadia Comăneci stunned the world in 1976 by becoming the first gymnast to score a perfect 10. Her perfect routines became a symbol of Olympic excellence in gymnastics.

Simone Biles

Simone Biles

Record: 7 Olympic Medals

Event: Gymnastics, 2016-2020 Olympics

Simone Biles is widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts in history. Her incredible talent and achievements, including 7 Olympic medals, have made her an icon in the sport.

Carl Lewis

Carl Lewis

Record: 9 Olympic Gold Medals

Event: Track & Field, 1984-1996 Olympics

Carl Lewis dominated track and field for over a decade, winning nine Olympic gold medals across multiple events, including the 100m, 200m, and long jump.

Larisa Latynina

Larisa Latynina

Record: 18 Olympic Medals

Event: Gymnastics, 1956-1964 Olympics

Larisa Latynina was the most decorated gymnast in Olympic history for decades, winning 18 total medals and revolutionizing women's gymnastics.

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens

Record: 4 Gold Medals in 1936 Olympics

Event: Track & Field, 1936 Berlin Olympics

Jesse Owens became a legend by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, challenging racial barriers and cementing his place in history.

Paavo Nurmi

Paavo Nurmi

Record: 9 Olympic Gold Medals

Event: Middle & Long Distance Running, 1920-1928 Olympics

Paavo Nurmi, known as the "Flying Finn," dominated long-distance running, winning nine gold medals and setting numerous world records.

Florence Griffith-Joyner

Florence Griffith-Joyner

Record: Fastest Woman in History

Event: 100m & 200m, 1988 Seoul Olympics

"Flo Jo" set world records in the 100m and 200m that still stand today, making her the fastest woman in history and an Olympic icon.