Swedens shooter Jonas Jacobsson (16 golds)
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The most successful athlete in Jamaica is Usaine Bolt because he broke the world record for 100 meter sprint.
Annika Sorenstam is arguably the greatest female golfer in history and the most successful Swedish female athlete ever.
The correct spelling is "Paralympian" (athlete who has participated in the Paralympic Games).
If you have a younger sister or brother, they are the youngest pro athlete.
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The Paralympic Games are held for disabled athletes.
This answer may vary depending on what you define as "successful," but generally, Michael Jordan is usually considered the most famous American athlete of his time.
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Jessica Rogers USA paralympic swimmer under 2 feet tall.
The most successful and decorated Olympic athlete as of 2014 is Michael Phelps. He has 22 Olympic medals with 18 being gold medals.
Scout Bassett is a Paralympic athlete who competes in track and field. She overcame a challenging childhood in China and went on to represent the United States at the Paralympic Games. Scout continues to inspire others with her resilience and dedication to her sport.