Greatest Olympic athletes of all time

Unparalleled dominance in 100m and 200m sprint events.

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Argentine football legend

Most decorated Olympian with 18 medals, including 9 gold.

Most decorated Olympian with 28 medals, including 23 golds.

Won 4 gold medals in a single Olympics (1936).

Won 2 Olympic bronze medals with Brazil in 1996.

Slovenian professional road racing cyclist

Won 12 Olympic medals, including 9 gold, in track.

Won 7 gold medals in a single Olympic Games.

Won 9 Olympic gold medals in track and field.

First gymnast to score a perfect 10 in Olympics.

Won 4 Olympic medals in 2 different sports (kayak).