The 100 Most Memorable Olympic Moments of All Time

Jesse Owens wins four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics (Track and Field)

Muhammad Ali lighting the Olympic cauldron at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics (Boxing)

Nadia Comaneci scores a perfect 10 in gymnastics at the 1976 Montreal Olympics (Gymnastics)

Usain Bolt breaks the world record in the 100m sprint at the 2008 Beijing Olympics (Track and Field)

Cathy Freeman wins gold in the 400m at the 2000 Sydney Olympics (Track and Field)

Kerri Strug's vault on an injured ankle at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics (Gymnastics)

Michael Phelps wins eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics (Swimming)

Simone Biles' gravity-defying performances at the 2016 Rio Olympics (Gymnastics)

Abebe Bikila wins the marathon barefoot at the 1960 Rome Olympics (Athletics)

Usain Bolt's iconic "Lightning Bolt" celebration after winning gold at the 2008

Usain Bolt's iconic "Lightning Bolt" celebration after winning gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics (Track and Field)

Katarina Witt's figure skating performances at the 1984 and 1988 Winter Olympics (Figure Skating)

Michael Johnson's record-breaking 200m run at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics (Track and Field)

The "Miracle on Ice" as the USA hockey team defeats the Soviet Union at the

The "Miracle on Ice" as the USA hockey team defeats the Soviet Union at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics (Ice Hockey)

Derek Redmond finishing the 400m race despite injury at the 1992 Barcelona

Derek Redmond finishing the 400m race despite injury at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics (Track and Field)

Simone Manuel becoming the first African-American woman to win an individual

Simone Manuel becoming the first African-American woman to win an individual swimming gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics (Swimming)

Mary Lou Retton's perfect 10 on the vault to win the all-around gymnastics gold

Mary Lou Retton's perfect 10 on the vault to win the all-around gymnastics gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics (Gymnastics)

Mark Spitz's seven gold medals in swimming at the 1972 Munich Olympics (Swimming)

The Dream Team's dominance in basketball at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics (Basketball)

Carl Lewis matching Jesse Owens' four gold medals in track and field at the

Carl Lewis matching Jesse Owens' four gold medals in track and field at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics (Track and Field)

Greg Louganis' perfect dives despite hitting his head on the springboard at the

Greg Louganis' perfect dives despite hitting his head on the springboard at the 1988 Seoul Olympics (Diving)

Simone Biles' historic triple-double on the floor exercise at the 2019 World

Simone Biles' historic triple-double on the floor exercise at the 2019 World Championships (Gymnastics)

Nadia Comaneci's perfect 10 on the uneven bars at the 1976 Montreal Olympics (Gymnastics)

Bob Beamon's world record long jump at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics (Track and Field)

Kristin Armstrong winning her third consecutive gold in cycling time trial at

Kristin Armstrong winning her third consecutive gold in cycling time trial at the 2016 Rio Olympics (Cycling)

Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards' inspiring underdog story in ski jumping at the 1988

Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards' inspiring underdog story in ski jumping at the 1988 Calgary Olympics (Ski Jumping)

Wilma Rudolph winning three gold medals in sprint events at the 1960 Rome Olympics (Track and Field)

Alain Bernard's thrilling comeback in the 100m freestyle swimming final at the

Alain Bernard's thrilling comeback in the 100m freestyle swimming final at the 2008 Beijing Olympics (Swimming)

Michael Phelps' final swim and 23rd gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics (Swimming)

Florence Griffith Joyner's world records in the 100m and 200m sprints at the

Florence Griffith Joyner's world records in the 100m and 200m sprints at the 1988 Seoul Olympics (Track and Field)

Usain Bolt's "double triple" gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay at

Usain Bolt's "double triple" gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay at the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympics (Track and Field)

The Jamaican bobsled team's inspiring journey to the 1988 Calgary Olympics (Bobsleigh)

Nadia Comaneci becoming the youngest gymnast to win the all-around title at the

Nadia Comaneci becoming the youngest gymnast to win the all-around title at the 1976 Montreal Olympics (Gymnastics)

Usain Bolt's world record-breaking 9.58 seconds in the 100m sprint at the 2009

Usain Bolt's world record-breaking 9.58 seconds in the 100m sprint at the 2009 Berlin World Championships (Track and Field)

Esther Vergeer's unbeaten streak of 470 consecutive wheelchair tennis matches

Esther Vergeer's unbeaten streak of 470 consecutive wheelchair tennis matches won from 2003 to 2012 (Wheelchair Tennis)

Michael Johnson's golden shoes and record-breaking 400m run at the 1996 Atlanta

Michael Johnson's golden shoes and record-breaking 400m run at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics (Track and Field)

Usain Bolt's "triple-triple" gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay at

Usain Bolt's "triple-triple" gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay at the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympics (Track and Field)

The Jamaican women's sprint dominance with Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann

The Jamaican women's sprint dominance with Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Veronica Campbell-Brown (Track and Field)

Carl Lewis' historic long jump victory at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics (Track and Field)

Paavo Nurmi's nine gold medals in middle and long-distance running at the 1920,

Paavo Nurmi's nine gold medals in middle and long-distance running at the 1920, 1924, and 1928 Olympics (Track and Field)

Michelle Kwan's graceful figure skating performances at multiple Winter Olympics (Figure Skating)

Usain Bolt's world record-breaking 19.19 seconds in the 200m sprint at the 2009

Usain Bolt's world record-breaking 19.19 seconds in the 200m sprint at the 2009 Berlin World Championships (Track and Field)

Dan Jansen's emotional victory in speed skating after multiple Olympic

Dan Jansen's emotional victory in speed skating after multiple Olympic disappointments at the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics (Speed Skating)

Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor's domination in beach volleyball,

Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor's domination in beach volleyball, winning three consecutive gold medals from 2004 to 2012 (Beach Volleyball)

Wilma Rudolph overcoming childhood polio to win three gold medals in sprint

Wilma Rudolph overcoming childhood polio to win three gold medals in sprint events at the 1960 Rome Olympics (Track and Field)

Eric Moussambani's inspirational swim in the 100m freestyle despite minimal

Eric Moussambani's inspirational swim in the 100m freestyle despite minimal training at the 2000 Sydney Olympics (Swimming)

The 1992 U.S

men's basketball team, known as the "Dream Team," featuring basketball legends like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird (Basketball)

Bob Beamon's legendary long jump at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics (Track and Field)

Usain Bolt's iconic "To the World" pose after winning gold at the 2012 London

Usain Bolt's iconic "To the World" pose after winning gold at the 2012 London Olympics (Track and Field)

Emil Zatopek's unprecedented victories in the 5,000m, 10,000m, and marathon

Emil Zatopek's unprecedented victories in the 5,000m, 10,000m, and marathon races at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics (Track and Field)

Michael Phelps' relay team out-touching France by 0.01 seconds to win gold in

Michael Phelps' relay team out-touching France by 0.01 seconds to win gold in the 4x100m freestyle relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics (Swimming)

The United States' "Miracle on Ice" hockey victory over the Soviet Union at the

The United States' "Miracle on Ice" hockey victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics (Ice Hockey)

Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) winning gold in boxing at the 1960 Rome Olympics (Boxing)

Michael Phelps breaking Mark Spitz's record for most gold medals won in a

Michael Phelps breaking Mark Spitz's record for most gold medals won in a single Olympics at the 2008 Beijing Olympics (Swimming)

Simon Ammann's surprise double gold medals in ski jumping at the 2002 Salt Lake

Simon Ammann's surprise double gold medals in ski jumping at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics (Ski Jumping)

Franz Klammer's thrilling downhill ski run to win gold at the 1976 Innsbruck

Franz Klammer's thrilling downhill ski run to win gold at the 1976 Innsbruck Olympics (Alpine Skiing)

Florence Griffith Joyner's iconic one-legged running suit and record-breaking

Florence Griffith Joyner's iconic one-legged running suit and record-breaking sprints at the 1988 Seoul Olympics (Track and Field)

Haile Gebrselassie's world records and gold medals in long-distance running at

Haile Gebrselassie's world records and gold medals in long-distance running at multiple Olympics (Track and Field)

The United States' victory in the "Miracle on the Mat" wrestling match against

The United States' victory in the "Miracle on the Mat" wrestling match against Russia at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics (Wrestling)

Gabby Douglas' historic all-around gymnastics gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics (Gymnastics)

Usain Bolt's record-breaking 9.63 seconds in the 100m sprint at the 2012 London

Usain Bolt's record-breaking 9.63 seconds in the 100m sprint at the 2012 London Olympics (Track and Field)

The 2004 Greek men's basketball team's surprise gold medal victory at the

The 2004 Greek men's basketball team's surprise gold medal victory at the Athens Olympics (Basketball)

Fanny Blankers-Koen winning four gold medals in track and field at the 1948

Fanny Blankers-Koen winning four gold medals in track and field at the 1948 London Olympics (Track and Field)

Michael Phelps' domination in swimming, winning 23 Olympic gold medals

Michael Phelps' domination in swimming, winning 23 Olympic gold medals throughout his career (Swimming)

Eddie Eagan becoming the first and only athlete to win gold in both the Summer

Eddie Eagan becoming the first and only athlete to win gold in both the Summer and Winter Olympics in different sports (Boxing and Bobsleigh)

Derek Redmond's emotional finish with his father's help after tearing his

Derek Redmond's emotional finish with his father's help after tearing his hamstring in the 400m semifinals at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics (Track and Field)

Wilma Rudolph's inspiring journey from polio-stricken child to three-time

Wilma Rudolph's inspiring journey from polio-stricken child to three-time Olympic gold medalist at the 1960 Rome Olympics (Track and Field)

The Netherlands' women's hockey team winning three consecutive Olympic gold

The Netherlands' women's hockey team winning three consecutive Olympic gold medals from 2008 to 2016 (Hockey)

Chris Hoy's six gold medals in track cycling at multiple Olympics (Cycling)

Michael Phelps' final individual race and 13th individual gold medal at the

Michael Phelps' final individual race and 13th individual gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics (Swimming)

Simon Ammann's double gold medals in ski jumping at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics (Ski Jumping)

Joan Benoit's gold medal in the first women's Olympic marathon at the 1984 Los

Joan Benoit's gold medal in the first women's Olympic marathon at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics (Athletics)

The "Magnificent Seven" U.S

women's gymnastics team winning the team gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics (Gymnastics)

Emil Zatopek's unique training methods and record-breaking performances in

Emil Zatopek's unique training methods and record-breaking performances in long-distance running at multiple Olympics (Track and Field)

The United States' "Do you believe in miracles?" victory over the Soviet Union

The United States' "Do you believe in miracles?" victory over the Soviet Union in the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics (Ice Hockey)

Paula Radcliffe's world record-setting marathon run at the 2003 London Marathon (Athletics)

Dan O'Brien's comeback after failing to qualify for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics

Dan O'Brien's comeback after failing to qualify for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in decathlon, winning gold in 1996 (Athletics)

Alexander Karelin's undefeated wrestling career and three Olympic gold medals (Wrestling)

Michael Phelps' thrilling victory by one-hundredth of a second in the 100m

Michael Phelps' thrilling victory by one-hundredth of a second in the 100m butterfly at the 2008 Beijing Olympics (Swimming)

Steve Redgrave's five consecutive Olympic gold medals in rowing from 1984 to 2000 (Rowing)

The "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs

The "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs at the 1973 Houston Astrodome (Tennis)

Yelena Isinbayeva's dominance in pole vaulting, setting multiple world records

Yelena Isinbayeva's dominance in pole vaulting, setting multiple world records and winning two Olympic gold medals (Athletics)

Wilma Rudolph overcoming childhood polio to become a triple gold medalist at

Wilma Rudolph overcoming childhood polio to become a triple gold medalist at the 1960 Rome Olympics (Track and Field)

Kristin Armstrong's third consecutive gold medal in cycling time trial at the

Kristin Armstrong's third consecutive gold medal in cycling time trial at the 2016 Rio Olympics (Cycling)

The United States' "Perfect 10" women's gymnastics team winning gold at the

The United States' "Perfect 10" women's gymnastics team winning gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics (Gymnastics)

Mo Farah's long-distance running dominance, winning multiple Olympic gold

Mo Farah's long-distance running dominance, winning multiple Olympic gold medals in the 5,000m and 10,000m races (Track and Field)

The Soviet Union's basketball team controversially defeating the United States

The Soviet Union's basketball team controversially defeating the United States in the 1972 Munich Olympics (Basketball)

Usain Bolt's mesmerizing world record-breaking 19.30 seconds in the 200m sprint

Usain Bolt's mesmerizing world record-breaking 19.30 seconds in the 200m sprint at the 2008 Beijing Olympics (Track and Field)

The Jamaican women's bobsled team's groundbreaking debut at the 2018

The Jamaican women's bobsled team's groundbreaking debut at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics (Bobsleigh)

Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett's rivalry in middle-distance running at the 1980

Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett's rivalry in middle-distance running at the 1980 Moscow Olympics (Track and Field)

The United States' women's soccer team winning the inaugural Olympic gold in

The United States' women's soccer team winning the inaugural Olympic gold in 1996 and subsequent gold medals (Soccer)

Haile Gebrselassie's captivating rivalry with Kenenisa Bekele in long-distance

Haile Gebrselassie's captivating rivalry with Kenenisa Bekele in long-distance running at multiple Olympics (Track and Field)

The Netherlands' men's hockey team's thrilling gold medal victory in the 1996

The Netherlands' men's hockey team's thrilling gold medal victory in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics (Hockey)

Kristin Otto's historic six gold medals in swimming at the 1988 Seoul Olympics (Swimming)

Cathy Freeman's gold medal run in the 400m at the 2000 Sydney Olympics (Track and Field)

Kipchoge Keino's inspiring victories in middle-distance running at the 1968 and

Kipchoge Keino's inspiring victories in middle-distance running at the 1968 and 1972 Olympics (Track and Field)

Ma Long's table tennis dominance, winning multiple Olympic gold medals (Table Tennis)

Alina Zagitova's record-breaking performance in figure skating at the 2018

Alina Zagitova's record-breaking performance in figure skating at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics (Figure Skating)

Usain Bolt's world record-breaking 37.10 seconds in the 4x100m relay at the

Usain Bolt's world record-breaking 37.10 seconds in the 4x100m relay at the 2012 London Olympics (Track and Field)

The United States' women's gymnastics team's "Fierce Five" winning gold at the

The United States' women's gymnastics team's "Fierce Five" winning gold at the 2012 London Olympics (Gymnastics)