Ray Ewry
Top 10 in Top 10 Greatest Olympians In The World
After contracting polio at a very young age, Ray Ewry of the United States spent a few years of his childhood in a wheelchair. With 8 gold medals to his name in the standing long jump event, this greatest Olympian, to date remains one of the greatest Olympians of all time with his sheer dedication combined with perseverance to overcome the odds still serves to be an inspiration for many.
Ray Ewry’s eight gold medals for individual record stood all alone for more than 100 years until Micheal Phelps of the USA overhauled the tally by claiming 13 medals in his career.
