Many of the greatest influences in the history of sports have their roots in the Olympic Games. Several athletes have made a lasting impact on the sports world by using their Olympic triumphs to encourage and influence others over the years. These Olympic competitors have demonstrated extraordinary talent, tenacity, and passion for their sport, winning gold medals and setting records along the way. The purest manifestation of human expression is a sport. It is not unexpected that a sports field has all the peaks and valleys of human passion. Joy and sadness choose their own squads to exhibit their wares as do love and hatred.
In this article, we will take a look at the top five famous athletes who changed the arena of sports over decades.
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Muhammad Ali
Muhammed Ali is a well-known sportsman worldwide. He is renowned for his bluster and arrogance, but he has demonstrated this with his performance. He was the greatest boxer of his day because of his emphasis on speed and dexterity. But after converting to Islam, he soon found himself at the heart of a scandal. He was drafted to fight in the Vietnam War after becoming a Christian. Due to his refusal to compete due to his religious convictions, he eventually received a three and a half year boxing suspension. He was prohibited from boxing, but he kept using his position to advocate for civil rights and other causes.
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Usain Bolt
The fastest man alive today is largely acknowledged to be Usain Bolt. He was born in Jamaica and has won numerous gold medals in the Olympics in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. As a 6’5″ athlete, he has disproved the conventional wisdom that tall sprinters are at a disadvantage. He retired in 2017 as a result of a hamstring injury after collecting numerous awards. Yet, the world is familiar with his name.
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Serena Williams
Among the best-known tennis players in the world is Serena Williams. One of the greatest sibling-athlete teams of all time, she rose to popularity alongside her sister Venus Williams. She had a lengthy and successful career. She set a record with her total of 23 grand slam victories. She had to upset her sister Venus in the decisive match to claim her 23rd grand slam, which solidified her place in tennis history. She made her pregnancy known in 2017 and missed the remainder of her season. She continued to compete in numerous competitions after giving birth, encouraging moms and women all around the world.
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Bo Jackson
Bo Jackson is the epitome of an athlete with “many purposes.” He participated in three sports while attending Auburn University, where he even earned the Heisman trophy for his exceptional sprinting skills. He is best recognised for simultaneously competing in two professional sports leagues. He was able to play at a calibre that made him an All-Star in both the NFL and MLB as a running back and outfielder. No athlete had ever been so accomplished in two sports at the same time before then.
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Mia Hamm
American women’s football player Mia Hamm was renowned throughout the world. She would play a significant role in helping the United States win two world cups in 1991 and 1999 as well as gold medals at the 1996 and 2004 Olympics. She had scored 158 goals internationally at the time of her retirement, which was a record for both men and women. She made the decision to write her own self-help book and work with several football associations in the US after her career.
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