Legendary Athletes and Moments

The Speed King Who Ruled for a Dozen Years: Meet the Ancient Runner Who Made Usain Bolt Look Like a Rookie

For over 2,000 years, no Olympic athlete could match what Leonidas of Rhodes accomplished between 164-152 BC. This ancient Greek sprinter won 12 Olympic crowns across four Games—a record that seemed untouchable until a Jamaican lightning bolt finally caught up in 2016.

Mar 17, 2026