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Maria Sharapova is one of the most popular tennis sensations in the world. The former no. 1 in WTA singles has created a very powerful image in media. She is as stylish as glamorous in style. Sharapova is the only Russian tennis player to hold the career Grand Slam. She has a very glorious tennis career with 35 WTA titles and an Olympic gold medal. She has been featured in number of renowned magazines like Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Sharapova also appeared in many promotional advertisements of Nike, Price and Canon. All these have been a great source of income for her as she was ranked highest paid female athlete for a record 11 times. The Sportyghost team has taken a step to accumulate Maria Sharapova HD wallpapers from famous websites. You can easily download any of these at your own choice.
Maria Sharapova Biograpgy:
Full name: Maria Yuryevna Sharapova
Nationality: Russian
Age: 29 years
Role: right handed tennis player
Career titles: 35 WTA
Highest WTA ranking: 1
Current WTA ranking: 24
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Swimming is a popular water-based sport all over the world. It is also one of the most difficult sports, which requires extreme fitness and determination. Swimming is probably the most exciting sport event in Olympic games, both male and female division. There are almost 16 recognized events of swimming, held in a 50 meter pool. Swimming is one of the most watched events in summer Olympic games every time. Over the course of time, there have been many famous swimmers, who are considered as the most respected athletes in the world. Our today’s article is all about the top 10 best olympic swimmers of all-time.
All these swimmers are the best in their individual style. They are the perfect athletes having the taste of success at the peak. Our list was made according to their achievements in the Olympic games, the ultimate platform to perform. All of them are incredibly strong performers and skilled swimmers.
Top 10 Best Olympic Swimmers of All-time
10. Johnny Weissmuller
Johnny Weissmuller in Tarzan————-image credit: Wikimedia/TCM
Full name: Johan Peter Weissmuller
Place of birth: Romania
Nationality: American
Years active: 1929-1976
Olympic medals: 5 Gold medals, 1 bronze medal
Johnny Weissmuller was best known for playing Tarzan in films of 1930s and 1940s. he was also the best competitive swimming records holder of 20th century. Johnny was one of the fastest swimmers in 1920s. He attained 5 Olympic gold medals in swimming and 1 bronze in water polo. Alongside Olympic, he also won fifty-two US Swimming Championships and set more than fifty world records there. He was the best glamorous swimmer with a celebrity status. Johnny Weissmuller is the no. 10 in our list of best Olympic swimmers of all-time.
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Full name: Alexander Vladimirovich Popov
Place of birth: Lesnoy, Soviet Union
Nationality: Russian
Age: 44 years
Olympic medals: 4 Gold medals, 5 silver medals
Alexander Popov is widely regarded as the greatest sprint freestyle swimmer in the world. He is still the only swimmer in the Olympic history to achieve four gold medals in freestyle events. He started his training at the age of just 8 and later moved to Australia for advanced training in swimming. In 1992 Barcelona Olympic, he won 2 gold medals in 50 m and 100 m freestyle and in 1996 Atlanta Olympic, he repeated it to make history. One month after the Atlanta Olympic, he was stabbed brutally by the street vendors, which threatened his life. He had to undergo surgery and recovered successfully. As soon as he gained his strength, he started to swim again. His return was so remarkable as everyone thought he’ll surely retire. Next year, he defended his 50 m and 100 m freestyle record in world championship.
8. Gary Hall Jr.
Gary Hall Jr.————–image credit:https://www.youtube.com/OlympicTeamUSA’s channel
Gary Hall Jr. is a famous Olympic swimmer. He achieved 5 gold medals, 3 silver medals and 2 bronze medals participating in summer Olympics. He represented United States at 1996, 2000 and 2004 summer Olympic games. Gary Hall Jr. is well known for his “pro-wrestling like” antics in swimming competitions. He used to shadow boxing and flexing for the audiences. His father, Gary Hall Sr. was also a Olympic swimmer. Gary Hall along with his father established the famous “Race Club”, which serves as a training camp for the best swimmers around the world. He is one of the best Olympic swimmers with most colorful personality. He earned immense popularity among his fans worldwide.
Olympic medals: 5 gold medals and 2 silver medals.
The former American swimmer, Aaron Peirsol is basically a backstroke specialist. He is the former world champion and world record holder in Olympic. He currently holds world records in 100 m and 200 m backstroke events in world swimming. He participated in three summer Olympic games and won five gold medals and two silver medals for United States. He also won a total of 36 medals in major swimming competitions. After announcing the retirement, Peirsol is now involved in number of charities. Currently, he is acting as an ambassador for the Global Water Foundation.
The former Russian swimmer Denis Pankratov is widely famous for winning the butterfly double at 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He won 100 m event while swimming more than 25 m underwater in the first lap and then another 15 m in opposite direction underwater. It was regarded as one of the unique events in Olympic games. Pankratov has developed his swimming skill into the butterfly event since childhood. Now, he is regarded as the best butterflier in the world. Before he got retired in 2002, Pankratov set seven world records in swimming. Denis Pankratov was named male Swimmer of the Year twice, in 1995 and 1996. He is at no. 6 in our list of top 10 best Olympic swimmers of all-time.
Ryan Lochte represents United States in the Olympic games. He is one of the dominant American swimmers, winning total 11 Olympic medals , which include 5 Gold, 3 Silver and 3 Bronze. He currently holds the world records in 4×200 m freestyle relay, 100 m, 200 m and 400 m individual medley. Lochte achieved World Swimmer of the Year award twice. Lochte started training swimming at the age of five by both of his parents. His father, Steven R. Lochte was his first swimming coach. The 31- year old is looking to gain more success in swimming pool. Hopefully, he will be taking part in upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics, representing United States.
The former American swimmer Matt Biondi stands at no. 4 in our list of top 10 best Olympic swimmers of all-time. He competes in three Olympic games and achieved a total of 11 medals. He set three individual world records in 50 m freestyle and another four in 100 m freestyle. 1988 Seoul Olympic was the remarkable one for him as he won five gold medals and set a new world record in 50 m freestyle event. Biondi competed in world championship between 1986 to 1991 and won six gold medals. Matt Biondi is the member of International Swimming Hall of Fame. In recent years, he is working as a school teacher and a swimming coach in Hawaii.
3. Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz————image credit: Wikimedia/ Doha Stadium Plus Qatar
Full name: Mark Andrew Spitz
Place of birth: Modesto, California, USA
Nationality: American
Age: 66 years
Olympic medals: 9 Gold medals, 1 silver medal and 1 bronze medal.
The former American top Olympic swimmer, Mark Spitz is a nine-time Olympic gold medalist and an outstanding career holder. 1972 Munich Olympic was the most notable for him as he set new world record in all seven events of swimming he participated there. His remarkable Olympic career is graced with 9 gold medals, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal. He is the 3rd best Olympic swimmers to achieve 9 gold medals. Mark Spitz also achieved 5 Pan Americans golds, 31 Amateur Athletic Union titles and 8 NACC titles. He was named World Swimmer of the Year three times notably in 1969, 1971 and 1972. He was the most decorated athlete until Michael Phelps broke his 7-gold record in 2008 Beijing Olympics. He is at no. 3 in our list of top 10 best olympic swimmers of all-time. Mark Spitz is a name of swimming legend.
Ian Thorpe———–image credit: Wikimedia/xiaming, The Ambassador and the Olympian
Full name: Ian James Thorpe Place of birth: Sydney, Australia Nationality: Australian Age: 33 years Olympic medals: 5 gold medals, 3 silver medals and 1 bronze medal
Australian legendary swimmer, Ian Thorpe aka “Thorpedo” is a specialist in freestyle swimming. He holds the record by achieving most gold medals as an Australian athlete with 5 golds. He was the most successful athlete at 2000 Sydney Olympic games. Ian Thorpe is the youngest male athlete ever representing Australia at just 14 years old. He is also the first person to achieve six gold medals in world swimming competition. He has achieved eleven gold medals in World Championship so far which is still now the third highest of any swimmer. He was awarded the World Swimmer of the Year for a record four times. He has emerged as a philanthropist and runs a charity named “Ian Thorpe’s Foundation for Youth”.
Michael Phelps———-image credit: Wikimedia/JD Lasica
Full name: Michael Fred Phelps Nicknames: The Baltimore Bullet, the Flying Fish Place of birth: Baltimore, Maryland, USA Nationality: American Age: 30 years Olympic medals: 18 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 2 bronze medals
Michael Phelps is the top Olympic swimmer in our list. He is considered as the most decorated Olympian of all-time with 22 Olympic medals in his three Olympic appearances. He currently holds the record of winning most Olympic gold medals (11) in individual events. The 2008 Beijing Olympic was the most memorable for him as he created the record of most first-place finishes (8) at any single summer Olympic games. Michael Phelps was named World Swimmer of the Year for a record seven times. His record breaking performances in all class of competitive swimming earned him the status of best American swimmer ever. He is a complete athlete who has achieved everything. Michael Phelps is the no. 1 in our list of top 10 best olympic swimmers of all-time. He is preparing for the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympic. The whole world will be waiting to see what Michael Phelps would do in his probable last Olympic.
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There is hardly anyone who didn’t hear about Dwayne Johnson’s name. Although he is more familiar with the name “The Rock”, he is the one and only to become a true superstar from WWE. He is now a semi-retired professional wrestler in WWE. Dwayne the rock Johnson is best known for his stunning body physique and exceptional footlight. He is now a dominating actor in Hollywood. He has already won many hearts by his brave acting in the industry of movies. He is one of the heavyweight stars in the movies as well as in the ring. Today, we will approach to 10 interesting facts about Dwayne Johnson. Hope you will love the facts. So, let’s not waste time.
Top 10 interesting facts about Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Rock Johnson——-image credit: Wikimedia/ David Shankbone
Dwayne Johnson or “The Rock” is a very popular figure in United States. His diversified career is well enough to entrap your attention. There are many unknown Dwayne Johnson facts that you might want to know. Here they are-
10. The “Rock-Foley” duo in WWE
The Rock in Wrestlemania———-image credit: www.youtube.com/MrTheTOKidV4
Dwayne rock Johnson attained his most desirable first Tag-Team championship by making an ally with Mick Foley. It was one of the most unpredictable partnership in WWE. It is surprising to mention that, both of them started their career at the ring as enemies of each other. Eventually, they found their common interest to dismantle the Big Show-Undertaker duo. So, they heedfully formed the most disputable tag team in WWE’s history. Their partnership was regarded as “Rock n’ Sock connection”. The “Rock-Foley” duo defeated the Big Show in 1999 segment of RAW and won the Tag team championship title for the first time.
9. “The Rock Says” is a best seller
Dwayne Johnson co-wrote an autobiography, titled “The Rock Says…”, which was published in 2000. Astonishingly the book went at no. 1 The New York Times Best Seller list and continued for several weeks. The Rock biography is based on Dwayne Johnson family legacy of wrestling. His struggles and rise in professional wrestling are also focused in the book. It is spotted at no. 9 in the list of 10 interesting facts about Dwayne Johnson. The book went viral to every WWE fans. In fact, the book paved the way for him to be is an unquestionable superstar in WWE and later in his life.
Dwayne Johnson was a professional football player before he moved into WWE. The Rock joined the Calgary Stampeders of Canadian Football League in 1995 after finishing his college. He was enrolled as a backup linebacker in the squad. During his time with the Calgary Stampeder’s, he earned $150 weekly salary. Ultimately, he was cut down from the Stampeders squad and found his home at WWE. In 2007, he returned to the Miami Orange Bowl featuring the University of Miami’s last home football game.
7. Madame Tussaud’s Museum, the 2nd home
When someone becomes extremely famous, he or she is supposed to be awarded. Dwayne Johnson is one of them who earned the legacy as a WWE wrestler and a movie star. He is a genuine legend in WWE, winning numerous WWE championships. When he entered Hollywood, after retiring from wrestling, he also achieved significant milestones as an actor. On April 2002, Dwayne Johnson wax statue was revealed at Madame Tussauds in New York as a recognition of his remarkable achievements . The Rock posed next to his newly unveiled wax statue and won millions of hearts of his fans. It is really interesting that we have selected the fact to be included in 10 interesting facts about Dwayne Johnson.
6. His connection with the dictionary
“The SmackDown” is the self proclaimed word by the Rock, which was used by him in the Thursday night special of WWE. The smackdown is a lethal blow which he supposed to land on various parts of opponent’s body. Soon it became the show of Rock himself. Smackdown show was debuted in April 1999 in WWE and finally the show originated as one of the main events. The word “smackdown” was added in the Merriam-Webster dictionary database in 2007 and stands at no. 6 in our list of 10 interesting facts about Dwayne Johnson.
5. His wrestling names
The Rock vs John Cena——–image credit: Wikimedia/ Simon
We all know him by his famous name “The Rock”. But, before adapting that name, he tried two other names, “Flex Kavana” and “Rocky Maivia”. He dropped Flex Kavana as WWE felt that it was suitable name for the world stage of wrestling. Then he moved to “Rocky Maivia”, combining his father and grandfather’s name. His grandfather, “High Chief” Peter Maivia was a professional wrestler, which made the Rock first third-generation wrestler in WWE. His dad, Rocky Johnson was the first black tag team champion in WWE. He again decided to drop the name as he felt his family’s legacy might hold him back. Eventually he ended up to “The Rock” during Raw is War promo.
His father, Rocky Johnson is a black nova scotain origin, while his mother is of Samoan origin. Dwayne Johnson family is rich in multi-cultural heritage. He is actually an African-American descendant , who left United States with the British after the end of American revolution. He also has some Irish ancestry from his father’s side. His paternal grandparents, Lilian and James Bowles were both of African origin, while his maternal grandparents, Ofelia Fuataga and Fanene Pita Maivia were Samoan with wrestling background. Dwayne Johnson ethnicity is widely diversified and his incredible wrestling talent is inherited from both sides of his family.
3. The Rock in Guinness book of world records
Dwayne Johnson has achieved the glory of being a powerful actor in Hollywood in a very short period of time. He acted in many Hollywood action movies. In his first feature film, “The Scorpion King”, he was paid a whopping $5.5 million, which was regarded as a world record for any actor in his first leading role. Gradually, he became a worthy successor of Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. It is one of surprising facts about Dwayne Johnson that, he was the second choice to play the Willy Wonka role in Tim Burton’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”.
Dwayne The Rock Johnson———image credit: Flickr/irfan.nasir05
Dwayne Johnson generally doesn’t use his stage name “the rock” outside the wrestling circuit. Although, he rarely uses his ring name “the rock”, anyone isn’t permitted to use the name. it’s because, Dwayne Johnson is now solely owns the right of the name “the rock”. According to IMDB.com, he also owns many of his catchphrases associated with his wrestling career at WWE.
1. The Rock’s charity
Dwayne Johnson seems to be a the toughest and strongest wrestler with extreme physique in WWE. He used to give a verbal smackdown to his every opponent in the ring. The other side of the rock is totally different. Outside the ringh, he is the most sincere stars, who always shows his affection towards charity. Dwayne Johnson has donated $2 million to the University of Miami for the construction of Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Alumni Center. The facts of his charity is at no. 1 in our list of 10 interesting facts about Dwayne Johnson. He also founded “Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation” in 2006 to serve the high-risk and severely ill children. He is indeed a tough man with soft heart.
The Jamaican speed star Usain Bolt is regarded as the fastest human being on earth. The sprinter is currently holding both the 100 metres and 200 metres world records. The reigning Olympic champion Usain Bolt scored his best timing in 100 meters which is 9.58 sec in Berlin 2009. He achieved the record by reaching a speed of 12.2 meters per second. The astonishing 100 meters timing is the best ever since the fully automatic time measurement technology has emerged. He is a very popular athletic figure. The sports loving people all over the world cheer his style after winning a race. Usain Bolt is a very joyful character in the athletic world. Usain Bolt speed is amazing to watch.
Bolt won a total 6 gold medals in the last two olympic games he appeared. He made the Jamaicans proud by winning gold medals in all three categories of sprinting (100m, 200m, 4×100m relay). He is one of the most successful athletes in the world. Everyone wants to know the secrets behind Usain Bolt speed and his amazing success.The 2016 summer Olympics in Rio, Brazil is knocking at the door and Usain Bolt is preparing hard to mesmerize the world once again. So, our team tried something here to find out the causes. Our prime target is to find out how fast is Usain Bolt on the tract and the reasons behind Usain Bolt fastest speed. Here are the top 10 secrets behind Usain Bolt speed.
The main reason behind Usain Bolt speed and his gold medal winning ability is that the sprinter has built one of the best bodies on earth. His 6’5” and 207 pound frame of body is one of mankind’s most sculpted bodies. He is an inspirational role model to any athlete. You can steal his fitness, but you will never catch him on the track. There are some reasons other than fitness in his grand success. We have figured out some of the Usain Bolt speed secrets.
The writers in the European Journal of Physics calculated that Usain Bolt attains his maximum power when he is at half of his maximum speed. The team also discovered that nearly 8% energy produced by his muscles are used for motion and rests are absorbed by drag. Considering Bolt’s body mass, air temperature and tract altitude, the team found out that his drag coefficient is actually less aerodynamic than that of the average man.
When comparing Bolt’s body mass, the altitude of the track and the air temperature, they found out that his drag coefficient – which is a measure of the drag per unit area of mass – was actually less aerodynamic than that of the average man. It is the drag effort that makes him untouchable. The enormous amount of energy absorbed by his drag is truly extraordinary.
2. Extraordinary large stride
Cambridge University’s John Barrow analyzed on Usain Bolt speed and found that his extraordinary large stride length is the main reason behind Usain Bolt record run. His vast lengthy stride gives him fastest time in the run. He has a very supportive body structure with lots of fast twitch muscle fibres, which allow him to respond quickly. He may be even quicker if he gets support from slightly stronger tail-wind. Top speed of Usain Bolt got it’s limit at Berlin when there was a tail-wind of only 0.9m per second. On the other hand, most of the runners need 45 strides to complete 100m. But, Bolt only need 40 strides because of his 6’5” height.
Usain Bolt has been under the total guidance of Glen Mills, who coached majority of the Jamaican sprint stars. Sprinters like Yohan Blake and Asafa Powell were also supervised by Mills. He took the Bolt job in 2004 just after Athens Olympics. He acted as a head coach of Jamaican national athlete team from 1987 to 2009. Initially, Bolt was interested to run only 100m. But, it was his coach Glen Mills who motivated him and got him on the track to run 200m and 4x100m relay. And then rest is history. Mills holds the key behind all the secrets of Usain Bolt speed.
4. Feet like springs
Max Prokopy from University of Virginia studies the secret behind Usain Bolt speed. On his opinion, Bolt has tremendous genetic advantages which allow his feet springs off the ground with 453 kg of forces. The normal person can generate only 226 kg of force. This double spring energy is the another major reason for his unbelievable fastest speed. He can create an enormous motion with those spring like feet which is enough to break records after records.
5. Usain Bolt diet
Usain Bolt’s personal chef always works hard to ensure that his body remains rock-hard. The athlete indulges the superfood containing 177 calorie per cup. The diet is calculated to provide him 34% of daily vitamin C requirement, 40% of vitamin B6 (energy booster) and 26% daily Potassium requirement. Usain Bolt diet includes Ackee and Saltfish, yellow yam and potato at breakfast, chicken breast and pasta at lunch, Rice and peas at dinner. A simple calculated diet plan indeed.
6. Symmetrical legs
A study has been suggested that the Jamaicans have particularly symmetrical legs than the Europeans. The research also showed that children with symmetrical legs, particularly at the knees, have the tendency to sprint. When they become adult, they gain a perfect body structure with long legs, which give them big advantages as a sprinter. Usain Bolt is physically perfect Jamaican sprinter like Yohan Blake, Asafa Powell, Nesta Carter and Steve Mullings.
It seems strange that fear is one of the secrets behind Usain Bolt speed. Yes it is. On the tract, he always pretends that he is being chased by something. In his words,
“I just visualize all the runners are big spiders and then I got super scared. It’s the fear that I always try to run from.”
8. Usain Bolt workout
Usain Bolt is very much concern to maintain his body physique. He goes to gym in a routine basis. In fact, he has to do huge leg work at the gym in order to run faster. He does a lot of hamstring curls, leg extensions and focuses on his core. At the gym Usain Bolt targets not to get bulky. He always try to keep his body weight static. It helps him to float like a feather and run faster than wind.
Usain Bolt at training——–image credit: www.youtube.com/Lamoda.ru
9. Sleep
A perfect athlete maintains a schedule of working and rest. But Bolt is very much fond of sleeping. He is not tensed about waking early in the morning and going to gym. He is little bit lazy in this case.
Usain Bolt is the fastest athlete in the world. But still he is thirsty to break his own records, one after another. He runs with his soul in every race on the tract. He is becoming untouchable day after day. He is supposed to be get prepared for the upcoming Rio 2016. It is his own competition, where he always wins. Usain Bolt speed will cross the limit once again. The world is waiting to see another Olympic gold medals in his pocket and breaking his 9.58 sec in 100m.
Olympic Games are the biggest international sporting event in the world. It is the platform, where thousands of athletes around the world use to perform. The athletes get the chance to transform their efforts and dexterity into medals. It brings a great honor for their respective countries. The Olympic athletes are the true representatives of their nations. The Olympic games are held every four years interval and 2016 summer Olympic games will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Olympic games originated date back to the time frame of 8th century-4th century, in Olympia, Greece. Firstly, the game was held to show respect to the Greek God, Zeus. Over the centuries, the Olympic games have sustained much evolution and now in this modern versions athletes from more than 200 countries participate to exhibit their athletic talents. We have made some steps to enlist the all time greatest athletes in Olympics till now. All of the mentioned 10 are superior athletes as well as best in their part. They are the golden assets of Olympic history.
We found it very tough to find just 10 greatest athletes from from thousands of greats. The list is actually made considering the fact of winning most number of medals. You viewers are free to give us your valuable comment regarding the all time greatest athletes in Olympics.
Top 10 All time Greatest Athletes in Olympics
10. Jesse Owens
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Jesse Owens is a former American track and field athlete. He is considered as the “greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history”. His remarkable achievement came at the 1935 Big Ten track, scoring three world record within 45 minutes. It is regarded as the “greatest 45 minutes ever in sports” by Sports Illustrated magazine. While at Ohio State University, Jesse Owens showed his amazing skills in track and fields. In 1936, he participated in the Olympic games which was officially opened by German chancellor, Adolf Hitler at Berlin. Owens achieved 4 gold medals in that Olympics and enlisted top of the medal-table. In 2012 London Olympic opening ceremony, a footage of Owens running around the field was shown in the giant video screen as one of the most attractive scenes.
The Jamaican speed star, Usain Bolt is widely regarded as the fastest man in Olympic history. The “lightning Bolt” has built an amazing world record in 100 meters sprint within 9.58 seconds in Berlin 2009. The sprinter started participating in Olympics from 2008. Usain Bolt won 3 gold medals in Beijing Olympic games 2009 and also won another 3 gold in 2012 London Olympics. He is equally successful in world championships winning 8 gold medals and 2 silver medals. He is also one of the highest paid athletes in the world . Ranking at no. 9 of all-time greatest athletes in Olympics, Usain Bolt was named IAAF World Athlete of the Year for a record five times.
Nadia Comaneci——image credit: Wikimedia/ Dave Gilbert
Romanian gymnast, Nadia Comaneci is one of the most perfect gymnasts of all-time. she first appeared in 1976 Montreal Olympic at the age of just 14, creating a gymnastic world record by scoring a perfect 10. It is surprising to note that the record of perfect 10 was thought to achieve impossible by the Olympic authority. Nadia won 3 gold medals, 1 silver medal and 1 Bronze in her maiden Olympic games.
The Romanian wonder girl made her bold appearance in 1980 Moscow Olympics, winning 2 gold medals and 2 silver medals. In addition, she also achieved 9 gold medals in European Gymnastic Championship. She ranks at no. 8 in our list of top 10 all time greatest athletes in Olympics. She has become an idol in world gymnastics.
7. Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe———image credit: Wikimedia/Unknown photographer
Jim Thorpe is one of the most greatest and most versatile players in the world. he not only succeeded in American baseball and football but also achieved the peak in various events in Olympic games. According to ABC news, Thorpe was voted for the “Greatest Athlete of 20th century” along with Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth and Mohammad Ali for his amazing sporting skills. The legendary athlete participated in 1912 summer Olympic games in Sweden and won 2 gold medals for decathlon and pentathlon. He was literally the most skillful contender in every sports. The multi-talented also achieved the championship in 1912 intercollegiate ballroom dancing. His name was inducted in the Hall of Fame for many sports. Jim Thorpe is spotted at no. 7 in our list of top 10 all time greatest athletes in Olympics. Considering his outstanding sporting performance, Disney mentioned him twice in their films “ World’s greatest Athletes” in 1973. He is an unmatched hero in the history of American sports.
Paavo Nurmi in 1920 olympic———-image credit: Wikimedia/Unknown
Paavo Nurmi is a former Finnish middle and long-distance runner. He is widely considered as the best long-distance runner of all-time. He was nicknamed as “Flying Finn” for his sole dominance in distance running in early 20th century. Paavo Nurmi was holding a record of being undefeated in consecutive 121 races at 800 meters and above running events. In 1920 Antwerp summer Olympics, he won 3 gold medals and 1 silver medal. The following Olympic in 1924,Paris, in his 2nd appearance, Paavo won 5 gold medals in distant running events. In 1928, at Amsterdam Olympic, he again achieved a gold medal and 2 silver medals, marking his name as one of the all-time greatest athletes in Olympics. Paavo Nurmi lighted the Olympic torch in 1952 Helsinki summer Olympics. He is considered as a prominent athlete in track and field history.
5. Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz————-image credit: Flickr/Un divertimiento de @saulomol
The former American swimmer Mark Spitz is a best known for his remarkable achievement in Olympic games. He built world record in all seven events he competed in Olympics. Mark Spitz established himself as the most decorated athlete in Olympic history for long 36 years until his records were surpassed by Michael Phelps in 2008 Beijing Olympics. In 1968 Mexico City Olympics, Mark Spitz won 2 gold medals, a silver medals and a bronze medal. He again achieved 7 gold medals at 1972 Munich Olympics, which was regarded as the best ever performance by any athlete in the history of Olympic games.
Spitz was inducted in the international swimming Hall of Fame in 1977. He was equally competitive in international swimming competitions as he achieved 31 United States Amateur Athletic Union titles, 5 Pan American Gold medals and many more. This world class athlete was the reigning king in world swimming during his time.
Carl Lewis is a former American track and field super star and many world record holder. His indoor long jump record has still remained unbeaten since 1984. Carl Lewis was a remarkable athlete who achieved below 10 seconds mark 15 times in 100 meters, and 20 seconds mark 10 times in 200 meters sporting events. He achieved 10 gold medals in his four consecutive Olympic appearances. He also won 8 gold medals and a silver medals in world championship. Carl Lewis was voted “The Sportsman of the Century” by IOC (International Olympic Committee). He was also named as “The Olympian of the Century” by Sports Illustrated magazine. Carl Lewis has been selected for the no. 4 place in our list of top 10 all time greatest athletes in Olympics. He is indeed a phenomenal athlete, who has reached the peak of his success.
3. Nikolai Andrianov
Nikolai Andrianov———–image credit: Wikimedia/Банк России
Former Soviet gymnast Nikolai Andrianov is probably the best male gymnast of all-time. He achieved a total 15 Olympic medals which established himself as the 3rd highest Olympic medal achiever in the history. He is still the most individual Olympic medal achiever in Artistic Gymnastics. He started his Olympic campaign in 1972 Munich Olympic, where he won a gold medal, a silver and a bronze. In 1976 Montreal Olympic, he attained the peak of his success, winning 4 gold medals, 2 silver medals and a bronze medal. Nikolai again won 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals and a bronze medal in the next 1980 Moscow Olympic games. He is a stunning athlete with limitless determination. He was equally successful in world championships as he won 4 gold medals and 6 silver medals there. He stands at no. 3 in our list of top 10 all time greatest athletes in Olympics.
Another Soviet legendary gymnast Larisa Latynina is famous and widely regarded as the best gymnast of all-time. she contributed at her best to establish the Soviet dominance in Olympic gymnastics. Larisa ended her successful career winning 18 medals in Olympic games, which include the undefeated 14 medals in the individual event of gymnastics. She won 4 gold medals in 1956 Melbourne Olympics, 3 gold medals in 1960 Rome Olympics and 2 gold medals in 1964 Tokyo Olympics. The golden girl also won 9 gold medals, 4 silver medals and a bronze medal in world gymnastic championship. She is the pioneer of artistic gymnastics and ranks at 2nd spot in the list of top 10 all time greatest athletes in Olympics.
1. Michael Phelps
michael phelps———image credit: Wikimedia/Bryan Allison
Here he comes, Michael Phelps, the American swimmer, the no 1 in our list. Considering the achievements in Olympics, Michael Phelps is the all time greatest athlete in the history of Olympic. He was nicknamed as “The Flying Fish” for his incredible ability to cut through the water.
michael phelps in Gold medal———-image credit: Wikimedia/White House photo by Eric Draper
The legendary American swimmer Mark Spitz once said about Michael Phelps,
” It is apparent that not only is this guy the greatest swimmer of all time and greatest Olympian of all time, he may be the greatest athlete of all time.”
Michael Phelps has won the highest number of medals in the history of Olympics with 22 medals. He began his triumph at 2004 Athens summer Olympics, where he won 6 gold medals and 2 bronze medals and set 2 world records. Then he achieved 8 gold medals and made a world record in all events he participated other than 100 meters butterfly in 2008 Beijing Olympics. In 2012 London Olympics, he again showed his proficiency by winning 4 gold medals and 2 silver medals. He is an American sensation, who achieved the greatness within a very short time and put himself at the apex of success. He was awarded the “The World Swimmer of the Year” for a record seven times by swimming World Magazine. Everyone’s eye will be upon him in this coming Rio Olympic 2016. The American glory will shine once again by Michael Phelps, the all time greatest athlete in Olympics.
Roger Federer-----image credit: Wikimedia/Mike McCune
Tennis is one of the top ranked sports now a days. The game is very popular worldwide. Tennis has gathered over 1 billion fans across the world. Tennis stands at 4th in the list of most popular sports in the world. the sport is also played as a popular college sport across Asia, Europe and America. There are many tennis players who are admired widely for their skillful performances. The world of tennis has produced many famous tennis players over the decades. In this article, we have tried to enlist the greatest tennis players of all time. There is still some intense competition for the no. 1 place and debatable in some manner.
The list has been made based on the legacies and achievements of top tennis players around the world. All these tennis players are extremely hard working and very much passionate about tennis. They gave up everything for the sake of tennis. They all ultimately reached the peak of success and emerged at top of ladder. Let’s have a look at the list of top 10 greatest tennis players of all time.
Top 10 greatest tennis players of all time:
10. Jimmy Connors
Jimmy Connors—–image credit: Wikipedia/Suyk, Koen / Anefo
Jimmy Connors is a legendary American no. 1 retired tennis player. He seized the top spot of tennis for consecutive 160 weeks (1974-1977), which became a world record that period. Connors was known for his fiery competitiveness and his winning spirit. He secured total 109 career titles in his life. In his peak of success, Connors won 5 US Open, 2 Wimbledon and one Australian Open. In the Open era of 1974, he won three majors in a calendar year with a winning rate of 81.9%. At the age of 39, he reached the semifinals of US open and proved he was worthy where others at this stage will fade away. This great tennis player took the job of a coach after his retirement. He coached many famous tennis players like Andy Roddick and Maria Sharapova.
Ivan Lendl——image credit: Wikimedia/ Charlie Cowins
Ivan Lendl is the pioneer of modern “power tennis”. In the game, he particularly relied upon his incredible strength and heavy topspin from the baseline. He is regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. he was the most prolific tennis player in the 1980s. In his 16 years of tennis career, Lendl secured 8 grand slam single titles which include 3 US open, 3 French open and 2 Australian open. He maintained the no. 1 position for 270 weeks, breaking the previous record of Jimmy Connors. He also marked his name as one of the three best tennis players who won more than 1000 singles during his career. After retirement, he took the responsibility to coach Andy Murray and he did that quite successfully.
8. John McEnroe
John McEnroe——–image credit: Wikimedia/Anefo / Croes, R.C
John McEnroe was a exceptionally talented player, who was better known for his special touch on volley. The former American tennis player’s name was inducted in the Tennis Hall of Fame in 1999. The former world no. 1 won total 7 grand slam singles and a record eight year-end tennis championships titles. He used to amazed the tennis lovers with his superb volleying skills and shot-making artistry. He played his role as United States captain in the Davis cup and led his team to win the cup five times. After his retirement, McEnroe became a television commentator.
7. Andre Agassi
Andre Agassi———image credit: Flickr/Shinya Suzuki
Andre Agassi is a retired American tennis player and one of the biggest tennis superstars. He was the most dominant player from the early 1990s to mid 2000s. he is the winner of 8 grand slams in his career. Agassi was best known for his service returning ability and his charismatic style. He was the only player in the history to achieve the Career Golden grand slam, which was highly praised by the famous Sports Illustrated magazine. He is undoubtedly one of the greatest tennis players of all time. His career was disturbed by multiple muscle injuries namely sciatica and spondylolisthesis. He decided to retire from tennis in 2006 at the age of 36.
Bjorn Borg is a Swedish international and the former no. 1 tennis player in the world. Borg became the first tennis player ever in the history to win 11 grand slam titles, which include six French open and five consecutive Wimbledon. His winning rate of 82.7% is still the best in tennis era. He was teenage sensation in the 1970s. He achieved his grand slam tally just at 25 and became very much popular among the young generation. The immense pressure eventually caused burnout, which led him to retire at just 26. It is easily imaginable what would happen if he spent another 10 years in tennis.
5. Rod Laver
Rod Laver——-image credit: Wikimedia/NL-HaNA, ANEFO / neg
Rodney Laver is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He is Australian by nationality and the former no. 1 ranked tennis player. Laver won a total 200 singles titles, which are the most in the history of tennis. He is at no. 5 in our list with 11 grand slams in his career. His memorable contribution is notable in five Davis cup titles for Australia team. He could perform on all kinds of court surface of his time: clay, grass, carpet, hard and wood. He was famous for his faultless techniques and aggressive groundstrokes.
The Serbian is currently holding the no. 1 spot in world tennis ranking. He has won 11 grand slam singles titles so far. His grand slams include 6 Australian open, 3 Wimbledon and 2 US Open titles. Djokovic has shown enough potential to be at the top of our list. But, still long way to go for this youngster. In 2015 US open, he reached the final for the sixth time and met Roger Federer. Dojokovic defeated him in four sets to grab his 3rd grand slam title of that year. Djokovic has proven to be an all-court player, who has powerful groundstrokes. His back-hand is regarded as the most powerful and accurate today’s game. Novak Djokovic is clearly a most talent tennis player in the world.
3. Pete Sampras
Pete Sampras——–image credit: Flickr/Shinya Suzuki
Pete Sampras from California, United States is another legendary tennis player. The former no. 1 tennis player earned the nickname “Pistol Pete” for his incredible accuracy in serving. He was best known for producing aces on critical points. Later in his career, he became more offensive and often employed chip-and-charge strategy. Before going to retirement in 2002, he bagged 14 grand slams ( 2 Australian open, 7 Wimbledon and 5 US open). He was at no. 1 consecutively for 5 years (1993-1998). He is an iconic figure in world tennis.
Rafael Nadal———–image via: Wikimedia/Sylvain WEBER
Rafael Nadal, the Spanish international has secured 14 grand slam titles so far. The former world no. 1 is regarded as the most deadliest player at the clay-court. He achieved a record 9 French open titles, which proves that he is the undefeated champion of clay. His aggressive style of play and heavy topspin groundstrokes are very exciting to watch. He has developed a strong left hand in making strokes. He is the only male tennis player to win single grand slam tournament a record nine consecutive times. His all court performance has made him one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Although he is currently struggling with his form, he has the strength to come back and regain his honor once again.
1. Roger Federer
Roger Federer—–image credit: Wikimedia/Mike McCune
Here we are at no. 1 and it’s none other than great Roger Federer. His incredible achievements made him the greatest of them all. He won a record 17 grand slam single titles (4 Australian open, 1 French open, 7 Wimbledon, and 5 US open). Roger is very much fond of breaking records after records. He held the world no. 1 for 302 weeks, which was never done before by any tennis player. He reached each grand slam final for at least five times. Federer won total 302 matches in the grand slam. The Swiss superstar has achieved Laureus world Sportsman of the Year for a record four consecutive years. He is an all-round and all-court player. He is incredible with fluid style and sharp shot making. John McEnroe mentioned Federer’s forehand as “the greatest shot in our sport”. Federer is truly a phenomenon in the world of tennis and undoubtedly he is the no. 1 top tennis player in the recent time.
