Finnish Jewish track champion. He won a team gold medal in the 1924 Olympics as part of the 3000 meter team run (a discontinued event). He was one of Finlands top runners in the heyday of Finnish track dominance in the 20s.(We wish to thank a Finnish visitor for this and several other entries).
11 world records; Olympic discus throw champion
Amazing all-around athlete. Gold medal in 400 Relay and a Silver medal in the 100 at the 1928 games. She held, at one time, the Canadian records in the long jump, discus, shot, javelin, and standing long jump. Voted Canadas female athlete of the first half of the 20thC. She was also reported to be quite funny.
Directed NYC Marathon from inception in 1970. Transformed it from local race to worldwide event. Wrote several books on running. Holocaust survivor. Died a few years ago.
distance runner & cross country runner; 8 world records (nordic walking)
world shotput records, weightlifter
American. Won a gold medal as a member of the US 400 meter relay team at the 1964 Olympic games. Was ranked as high as number four of all US sprinters in his prime.
British. Winner of the Gold Medal for the 100 meter dash at the 1924 Olympics. His story was featured in hit movie "Chariots of Fire".
racewalker, won 42 national titles; Pan American champion; 4x Maccabiah champion
long jump, Olympic bronze
world records (2,400-yard relay & 1,500-m); Olympic champion (3,000 m team) & silver (1,500-m)
Member, 2000 US Olympics Team. Represents US in the 5,000 meter run. From Boulder, Colorado.
2002 & 2006 European champion (pole vault)
runner, 2 world records (60 y & 300 y); Olympic silver (100 m)
Shot putter and discus thrower. One of two Americans who does both on World Class level.Recently won gold medal (shot put) and silver medal (discus) at World University Games. Strong finish in US championships. Almost certain US Olympian in 2000 games. Update: Bloom finished 4th at the 2000 Olympics (shot put).
pole vaulter, Olympic bronze, world indoor record
long jump, Olympic silver
high jumper, 2x national champion
long-distance & marathon runner, US records (marathon & half-marathon); Olympic bronze (marathon)
world record (high jump); 2x Olympic bronze
