American rugby player and sprinter who won two Olympic gold medals in the 1920s, setting multiple world records in the 100-meter dash. He was a pioneering athlete in both sports.
Born in 1897
American athlete who won gold medals in both boxing and bobsledding at the Winter Olympics, a rare feat in two different sports.
Born in 1897
A Finnish running legend, known for dominating distance running in the 1920s, winning 12 Olympic medals and setting 22 official world records.
Born in 1899
A British Olympic gold medalist and Cambridge University student who broke athletic records and fought against class-based barriers, later becoming a journalist and lawyer.
Born in 1900
American sprinter who won two Olympic gold medals and set multiple world records in the 100-yard dash, earning the nickname "World's Fastest Human."
Born in 1897
An American sprinter who won five Olympic medals, including three golds, and set multiple world records in the 100-yard and 220-yard dashes. He was also an actor, starring in several films and television shows.
Born in 1902
A Scottish athlete who won Olympic gold in the 400 meters at the 1924 Paris Games, and later dedicated his life to missionary work in China.
Born in 1889
American sprinter and sailor who won two gold medals at the 1912 Summer Olympics and later became a successful sailor, winning several championships. He was also a naval officer and businessman.