Breaking records is never easy, however, there are extraordinary records that won’t be beaten. Check this list to read about such 8 unbreakable records that happened in the Olympic Games.
1. Bob Beamon presented an impressive jump that was 29 feet and 2 1/2-inch long
Bob Beamon was performing for the USA during the Olympic Games in Mexico in 1968. He specialized in long jumps and he created a new record which was 29 feet and 2 1/2-inch jump; can you imagine? Mike Powell was able to beat Bob’s record 23 years later as he made a jump that was 29 feet and 4 1/4 inches. However, that jump happened at the World Championships in Athletics in Japan in 1991, while we are talking about the Olympic Games only. So no one was able to break Beamon’s record. The only close attempt to beat the record during the Olympics was Greg Rutherford’s jump in 2012 when his score was 27 feet and 3 inches.
2. Michael Phelps earned 18 gold medals during the Olympic Games
Can you imagine that one person was able to get 18 gold medals although he was performing in 3 Olympics only? Well, it is exactly what Michael Phelps did in his swimming career. One more impressive record is Larisa Latynina’s 9 gold medals that were earned by her in the gymnastics sphere in the period of 1950-1960s when she was performing for the USSR. Besides, she has 18 total medals, although Michael has 22 total medals.
3. Ian Millar participated in the Olympic Games 10 times
Ian Millar is a famous equestrian who participated in the Olympic Games 10 times starting with the competitions in Munich in 1972 and ending up with the competitions in London in 2012 when he was 65 years old. The sharpshooter Rajmond Debevec who was born in Slovenia took part in 8 games but wasn’t approved for the Olympics in Rio. Ian Millar wanted to come to his 11th Olympic Games in Rio as well but he couldn’t make it as his horse required surgery at that time.
4. Kwon Jongryul and Arianne Cerdena got gold medals in bowling
Yes, there were times when bowling was considered as an Olympic Sport. Actually, it happened in 1988 and lasted for 1 year only. Kwon Jongryul and Arianne Cerdena were the winners that time and since this sport will probably never be included in the Olympic Games, they will be record holders forever.
5. The Chinese table tennis players got almost all gold medals since 1988
Table tennis was considered as an Olympic sport in 1988. Since that time Chinese table tennis players have dominated winning almost everything. They actually got 41 gold medals in this sport, while only 4 gold medals were achieved by sportsmen from other countries. Of course, other countries can compete but it is almost impossible to overplay China in this.
6. Florence Griffith-Joyner needed 10,62 seconds only for the 100-meter dash
This record can be broken, however, right now it may sound unreal. Florence Griffith-Joyner became so famous because of the 100-meter dash time results. Florence got 10,62-seconds result in the Olympic competitions in Seoul in 1988. The closest results are 10,75 from Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
7. Marjorie Gestring was only 13 when she won her gold medal
Can you imagine that an American girl who was only 13 years old won a diving competition in the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936? Sounds impressive as people can start driving at 16, while Marjorie won the gold medal at 13 in front of Adolf Hitler. Her achievement will always be remembered as it is unique for children to do such things.
8. The USA achieved 239 medals in 1904
It’s hard to believe but the USA got 239 medals in the Olympic Games in Saint Louis in 1904. 78 medals were gold, 82 were silver, and 79 were bronze. This record will never be beaten as the closest result is 195 medals achieved by the USSR in the boycotted Olympic Games in 1980. So if 195 medals were the best result when so many sportsmen didn’t come to the Olympics, then it is impossible to break 239 medals’ record.
