Who's the most famous Olympian?

Question

Is it Michael Phelps? I think it might be Michael Phelps. 🤔

VKCTORG · Accepted Answer

The most famous olympian is going to depend on the era more than whom people may think is the most famous. Many dynamics involved in this. For example: in my era (70's and such) there were Mark Spitz who hit 7 Olympic Golds in 1972, just recently surpassed by Michael Phelps. But how many still remember him besides old dudes like me? There was Jesse Owens who crushed the Nazi beliefs of 1936. There was JimThorpe, one of the greatest athletes in America relegated to a footnote in history. And can you forget Simone Biles and all the controversy surrounding her in the current Olympics? There are many great Olympic athletes-American and foreign-

EmmaMary · Accepted Answer

In the present day I would have to say Usain Bolt or perhaps even Sir Mo Farah.

Sketti2021 · Accepted Answer

It's @joker_

smahala1991 · Answer

Usain Bolt, Marion Jones, Tonya Harding, Kurt Angle, Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, Caitlyn/Bruce Jenner.

Still-alive · Answer

im gonna go with Jesse Owens:  Hitler was furious i hear!

naraku · Answer

Usain Bolt. Not only did he win a pile of medals (mostly gold) , he shattered world record's in each event. I mean, I doubt anyone will run quicker than 9.58sec over 100M anytime soon.

His minor medals came either in a relay or at the end of his career.

spartan55 · Answer

For me, it's not an individual Olympian, but the 1984 men's ice hockey team. One of the greatest moments in sports when they upset the Soviets for the gold.

loveslongnails · Answer

He's certainly the most notable recent Olympian, but I think the most accolades should go to Jesse Owens. If you don't know who he was or what he did and when, please do yourself a favor and look him up. The story is astonishing.

GentlemannJ · Answer

Twenty-eight medals in total, with twenty-three of those being gold. He owns a lot of records. Yeah there's no question that Phelps has to be the most famous I think.

NathanDavis · Answer

I think it would have to be Usain Bolt... because he was way more charismatic and had a lot more endorsements that went world wide

TadCurious · Answer

Bella I agree with you that Michael Phelps is probably the most famous Olympian, at least in recent times.  💦 😀🙋‍♂️

ChefPapiChulo · Answer

In america yah. its all relative beebella. you have to think outside the box.

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

I think maybe he might be. He did use to win medals as frequently as I poured out a bowl of cereal.

nolabels · Answer

Jesse Owens is the first Olympian name that comes to my mind.

ohshee · Answer

I believe it one time he's probably Bruce Jenner but now probably Michael Phelps

Red_Arrow · Answer

Obviously Zeus. Many other lesser gods also lived in Olympus.

Miah02 · Answer

Could be phelps but gotta remember jordan was also an olympian and i think kinda more popular

dolemite89 · Answer

i’ll always have the image of michael phelps doing a bong hit in my memory forever 😂

IncognitoBandito · Answer

If you're talking about the most famous person to win a medal, probably Muhammed Ali

AndrewMG · Answer

I mean Jess Ennis is the fittest in my eyes, but hey each to there own! lol

Medhat-M · Answer

Yeah him and Usain Bolt are the ones that come to mind

Titanic1912 · Answer

It’s not just Michael Phelps. I was also thinking Gabby Douglas.

SuccessfulHornDog · Answer

Jessie Owens might be. Bruce Jenner and Michael Phelps as well

andreasderjuengere · Answer

None is - or ever was. In the public eye they will all be forgotten in a few weeks.

Pterodon · Answer

in my opinion it’s the ice dance pair of Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean and gymnast Nadia Comaneci. They’re the only ones to score perfect scores

Anno2 · Answer

Jesse Owens comes to mind

tomtom05131 · Answer

Depends on the period of time. You have Jesse Owens, Bruce Jenner and probably now Michael Phelps.

Andres77 · Answer

Mark Spitz, Marylou Renner, and Bruce Jenner.

exitseven · Answer

Mark Spitz or Bruce Jenner.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Not too sure who it could be

Mustermann · Answer

It's Eddie the Eagle, clearly. True legend!

Deathraider · Answer

Zeus. Nobody messes with Zeus.

Wise4myage · Answer

Its gonna be Phelps for the time being.

Omario2049 · Answer

Usain Bolt for me🏃🏿‍♂️💨💨💨💨

Joker_ · Answer

That would be me

karaspara · Answer

Usain Bolt

Anonymous · Answer

The athlete formerly known as Bruce Jenner

Marhaban-1 · Answer

I'm not sure you tell me

Titanya · Answer

Ah, Usain Bolt...

EmbraceThePain · Answer

Ares

Iron_Man · Answer

As far as swimming goes Fitz and Phelps

Twalli · Answer

H3 hascrhe most golds and total medals of a person

perssy · Answer

Usain Bolt ⚡⚡

Huldusonur · Answer

Zeus, probably

SupremeWarlord · Answer

Usain Bolt.

Canceled · Answer

Zeus?

JesseJayNeak · Answer

Maybe. Maybe not

Abdulwahh · Answer

Hussein bolt

Slim57 · Answer

Marcus Auerlius

najekim · Answer

Mohammad Ali

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

Dr. Somers

OddBeMe · Answer

Zeus.

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