17, Australian swimmer, upheld his celebrity status and became a national hero when he won three gold medals and one silver at the Sydney Olympics. His record-setting speed has earned him…
Taekwondo and Triathlon will make their Summer Olympic debuts in Sydney. The triathlon will consist of 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer cycle and 10-kilometer run, while taekwondo will be contested…
First Olympic Appearance: 1896
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