WHO SHOOK THE WORLD

OLYMPIANS

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jesse owens

The American pulled off four gold medals at the Berlin Games in 1936 with Adolf Hitler looking on

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caitlyn jenner

Formerly Bruce Jenner, the 1976 Montreal gold medallist announced transitioning into a woman in 2015

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carl lewis

Competed in four Olympics, winning nine gold medals, including four in 1984 (Los Angeles)

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michael johnson

Became the only man to win the 200m and the 400m gold medals at a single Olympics (1996)

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tommie smith, john carlos

They raised black-gloved fists during the medal ceremony in 1968 - one of the most iconic sports images of the century

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karnam malleswari

Retired from weightlifting before returning to become 1st Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in 2000

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abhinav bindra

India's first-ever individual Olympic gold medalist turned into a household name after the 2008 Beijing Games 

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usain bolt

With a 3rd consecutive 100, 200 and 4x100 triple at Rio 2016, Bolt became the greatest sprinter of all time

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michael phelps

The most decorated Olympian ever had 23 gold medals when he retired at Rio 2016 at the age of 31

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simone biles

At 22, she is the most decorated artistic gymnast of all time with four Olympic gold medals

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