Romanian gymnast celebrating
Jesse Owens running
Runner Carl Lewis celebrating
Gymnast Nadia Comaneci
Swimmer Mark Spitz celebrating
Boxer Cassius Clay
Swimmers doing backstroke
Swimmer Michael Phelps
Long jumper Bob Beamon
Olympic high jumper
Gymnast Mary Lou Retton
Australian runner Cathy Freeman
1 of 12
Romanian Gymnast
Romanian gymnast Marius Daniel Urzica celebrates after his routine on the pommel horse in the gymnastics exhibition gala at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. Urzica won silver in the pommel horse event and a bronze in the team competition.
Photograph by Amy Sancetta, AP

Olympics Winner's Circle

See photos of memorable moments at the Olympics, from National Geographic.

Related Topics

Go Further