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5 MOST ICONIC OLYMPIC MOMENTS OF ALL TIME

When you consistently work out and train every day to amplify your strengths and efforts, the fire is bound to ignite in you. That's precisely how dreams come true in the Olympics! Athletes prepare day and night to exhibit their excellence at the much-awaited international sports event. 

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Performing in the Olympic games requires great dedication, hard work, patience, discipline, and deep focus to reach your goal and attain success. In the end, it’s truly an epic moment for all to take inspiration from. Here are the 5 best Olympic moments that have left lasting impressions on the world.

1. Jesse Owens Made History With 4 Gold at Once!

History hailed the legendary American track-and-field athlete when he achieved 4 gold medals at a single Olympic event in Berlin, Germany. Jesse illustrated his extraordinary dexterities in the long jump, 100 and 200m run, and 4100m sprints. With such incredible performances, he managed to secure six world records! 

For his Olympic feat, Jesse was considered a national hero. Later, he began his career as a playground instructor and owned a basketball team. The fantastic athlete overcame hatred and racial barriers standing out with compassion, devotion, and grit. The political pressure and ambiance of his surroundings could never demure Jesse’s athletic spirit. Indeed, he's among the most prominent players in history not by name only, but also by excellence.

2. A Dream Team That Won Our Hearts

There's no denying that Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson are considered the greatest basketball stars of all time. Yet, there are more! We have amazing players like Christian Laettner, David Robinson, Scottie Pippin, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, Clyde Drexler, and many others who greatly mesmerized the fans with their proficiency.

All these celebrated players formed the historic squad which was famously dubbed ‘The Dream Team.’ This men's basketball team of the USA not only won the Olympic game but also left their Croatian opponents behind with a record-breaking 44 scores in eight matches. So, no wonder their fine tactics and superb coordination led them to victory and helped them bag a gold medal on 7 August 1992. 

3. Perfection in Gymnastics Is Not Merely a Dream for Nadia

The first-ever gymnast in the history of the Olympics to attain the captivating score of 10.0 for her phenomenal performance on the uneven bars was a girl in her teens named Nadia Comaneci. In 1976, this young athlete, also deemed the Goddess of Montreal, won 3 gold medals at only 14 years and made her Olympic debut in the same year. 

With routine practice, she managed to perfect her gymnastic skills, which yielded her triumphs at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. There, she finished with a couple of gold medals for an outstanding score of 10 points. Everyone remained spellbound and fascinated throughout her performances.

4. 8 Gold Medals Is Not Impossible; Michael Won It!

The world can gradually go underwater, but not this exceptional swimmer who bagged no less than 8 gold medals in the 2008 Olympic Games event! He's none other than Michael Phelps. This swimming sensation broke Mark Spitz's 36-year-old record of seven gold medals, with his stunning 8 out of 23 golds in 2008. 

Michaels’ swimming techniques are certainly unparalleled. It helped him bring various accolades home for events including 200-meter freestyle,100-meter butterfly, 200-meter butterfly, and 400-meter medley. He is no doubt considered among the most terrific swimmers of all time who made a permanent place for himself in the history books.

5. Bolt Enjoys the Spotlight of International Fame

A life-changing event for Usain Bolt was the 2008 Olympic games held in Beijing, China. By running a phenomenal 100 meters race, he managed to shatter the world record in just 9.52 seconds, which has remained unbroken. This Jamaican sprinter became a legend that day and got famous worldwide with the title, ‘Lighting Bolt”. 

Usain created a second world record the same year in a 200-meter race by finishing it in barely 19.9 seconds. Both these achievements outperformed the record of 19.26 seconds for 200 meters by Countryman Blake at the 2011 Diamond League held in Brussels. So far, Usain has amassed a total of 8 gold medals with his extraordinary power.

Excelling in sports and eventually making it to the Olympics is a rare possibility. This is a matter of national pride for unique talents and it also helps boost their global value. Here, we discussed the epic moments of 5 legendary Olympians who still reign on the medal leaderboard of the Olympic Games. In times to come, we hope to witness more of such remarkable record-breaking performances.