Top Ten Olympic Athletes of All Time

Staff Reporter Bre Tharp

10. Florence Griffith-Joyner, United States, Track

9. Nadia Comaneci, Romania, Gymnastics

8. Jackie Joyner-Kersee, United States, Track

7. Paavo Nurmi, Finland, Track

6. Mark Spitz, United States, Swimming

5. Carl Lewis, United States, Track

4. Usain Bolt, Jamaica, Track

3. Larisa Latynina, Gymnastics, Soviet Union

2. Michael Phelps, United States, Swimming

1. Jesse Owens, United States, Track

These athletes are ranked and recognized for the best performances ever in Olympic history.