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Who was one of America's greatest athletes?
jim thorpe was one of the world's greatest athlete's
Which American Indian athlete won both the pentathlon and the decathlon in the 1912 olympic games and was called the greatest athlete in the world by the king of Sweden?
Jim Thorpe
Which American Native American athlete won both the pentathlon and dacathlon in the 1912 Olympics game and was called the greatest athlete in the world?
Jim Thorpe, a part Sac and Fox Indian, won both the 5 event pentathlon and the 10 event decathlon and although he did not medal also finished fourth in the individual high jump and seventh in the individual long jump. King Gustav of Sweden told him "Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the world" and supposedly Thorpe replied "Thanks, King". The title Greatest Athlete in the World is often unofficially given to the winner of the decathlon ever since.
Who is the world's greatest athlete?
The world's greatest athlete is Larisa Latynina and Alex misik
What is the duration of The World's Greatest Athlete?
The duration of The World's Greatest Athlete is 1.55 hours.
Who is the world's greatest athlete?
The world's greatest athlete is Larisa Latynina and Alex misik
When was The World's Greatest Athlete created?
The World's Greatest Athlete was created on 1973-02-14.
Greatest athlete in the Philippines?
The greatest athlete before was Rolando Navarete. Now, Manny Pacquiao is the greatest athlete in the Philippines and he's a world famer.
Who is the greatest athlete of the 20 century?
The IOC (International Olympic Committee) voted Pele (Edison Arantes do Nascimento) the athlete of the 20th Century, he was voted the best athlete in the world. Not Babe Ruth, or MJ...
Who is the world's greatest female athlete?
shelby ruff
Who is the only top level professional athlete to win a World Championship in two different sports?
Jim Thorpe
Who is Norway's greatest contributors within sports of all time?
Alexander Dale Oen, World Champion swimmer, was named Norway's greatest athlete. Whether this had to with his athleticism or his death is remains unknown.
