The most unforgettable moments in Olympic history
The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: Jesse Owens in Berlin (1936) · The "Miracle on Ice" (1980) · Usain Bolt in Beijing (2008). (Updated Mar 30, 2023.)
From Jesse Owens in Berlin to the "Miracle on Ice", from Nadia Comăneci's perfect 10 to Usain Bolt's and Michael Phelps's medals: the moments that made Games history. Which is your favourite?
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Top 22
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1
Jesse Owens in Berlin (1936)
Four golds in the face of Nazi propaganda.
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2
The "Miracle on Ice" (1980)
American amateurs beat the USSR at hockey in Lake Placid.
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3
Usain Bolt in Beijing (2008)
The 100 metres in 9.69, celebrating before the line.
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4
Nadia Comăneci's perfect 10 (1976)
At 14, the first 10 in gymnastics history.
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5
Michael Phelps's eight golds (2008)
Eight gold medals at a single Games.
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6
Muhammad Ali lights the flame (1996)
In Atlanta, his hands shaking from Parkinson's.
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7
Simone Biles in Rio (2016)
Four golds and gymnastics never seen before.
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8
Wilma Rudolph in Rome (1960)
As a child she could not walk; she won three golds.
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9
Abebe Bikila barefoot in Rome (1960)
The marathon won barefoot.
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10
The first women's marathon (1984)
Joan Benoit wins in Los Angeles.
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11
Cathy Freeman in Sydney (2000)
She lights the flame and then wins the 400 metres at home.
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12
Smith and Carlos raise their fists (1968)
The protest against racism on the Mexico City podium.
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13
Kerri Strug's vault (1996)
She vaults on an injured ankle and wins team gold.
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14
Eric "the Eel" Moussambani (2000)
The Equatorial Guinea swimmer who had only just learned to swim.
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15
Olga Korbut in Munich (1972)
The Soviet gymnast who won over the crowd.
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16
The Refugee Olympic Team (2016)
For the first time, athletes without a country under the Olympic flag.
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17
The Jamaican bobsleigh team (1988)
From the Caribbean to the snow of Calgary.
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18
Derek Redmond and his father (1992)
He tears a hamstring and reaches the line held up by his father.
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19
The Dream Team (1992)
Jordan, Magic and Bird in Barcelona.
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20
Bob Beamon's leap (1968)
An 8.90-metre long jump that seemed impossible.
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21
Larisa Latynina's 18 medals
The Soviet gymnast was the most decorated Olympian for almost half a century.
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22
The two Koreas together (2018)
A unified women's hockey team in PyeongChang.
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