In the huge world of sports, this decade has been an important one that has expanded sports definition. We have got players from a diverse range, from basketball to baseball. For example, we can name players like Dwyane Wade and Albert Pujols. In this list, we have also got a skier who fractured both his ankles because he wanted to attempt a 130- feet jump, and for another athlete, the definition of training is not less than a trip to the buffet table. So, we can easily understand that success doesn’t come easily, you have to be very passionate about something to reach the top of it. Here, in this article we’ll discuss such important sports icons who have established their names in the world of sports. So, let's know about them one by one –
Sir Steve Redgrave, Britain’s greatest ever Olympian
The way Sir Steve Redgrave devoted his life to sports is simply marvelous. Winning the Olympic gold medal is simply an achievement but winning gold in five consecutive Olympics is something unnatural, and he is the only person who has proved himself continuously in such a game which involves high intensity exercise. He has maintained a world-class performance for 20 years which is simply not an effortless thing. It has secured a well-deserved knighthood for him.
Nadia Comaneci, a perfect 10
In sports, few are well known by their first names and Nadia Comaneci is one of them. She was discovered at a very tender age of six and became the first gymnast to achieve the perfect score of 10 in the Olympic games. Undoubtedly, she is the winner of several gold medals, therefore a perfect 10 is synonymous with her name. As the youngest Olympic all-around champion, she secured the world record at the age of 14.
Michael Phelps, the most decorated sports person
This American swimmer is the highest decorated Olympian. He was blessed with 23 gold medals in the three consecutive Olympic games, which is like the second-highest record in the sport. Moreover, his successful career proved that he was the most efficient athlete in four of the five Olympics in which he competed.
Serena Williams, the tennis superstar
This American Tennis player has won more titles than any other player (male, female both) in the world. She faced multiple obstacles during her career but overcame them with a lot of courage and revolutionized women’s tennis.
These are few of them who increased the level of sports and Olympic games with their immense talent and hard work.
