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Wonder Boy Rudy Hartono Around the world, debates often arise over legends like Muhammad Ali and Pelé. But in Indonesia, one name stands above the rest—Rudy Hartono Kurniawan, the eight-time All-England men’s singles champion and one of badminton’s greatest figures. Born on August 18, 1949, in Nio Hap Liang, Rudy grew up in a large…
Girja Shankar Dixit The descent of the River Ganga from the heavens to Earth is a legendary event deeply embedded in Hindu mythology. It was made possible by the unwavering penance of King Bhageeratha, whose devotion and determination led to this celestial river’s arrival to purify the ashes of his ancestors and grant them liberation….
Dr. Roger Bannister – First man to run a mile under a four-minute barrier Roger Bannister’s breaking of the four-minute mile wasn’t just about physical strength or speed. It was about a mindset—about believing something was possible even when others thought it was impossible. The power of belief was his driving force, but it wasn’t…
From near death to ultimate glory When the 1984 Summer Olympics began in Los Angeles, Greg Louganis was already an Olympic silver medalist and three-time world champion diver. He was the favorite to win gold in the 3-meter springboard and 10-meter platform at the Seoul Olympics, and yet he felt he had something to prove,…
Emil Zatopek: The Locomotive Emil Zatopek, known for his eccentric genius, remains one of the greatest distance runners in history. Born in Kopřivnice, Czechoslovakia, Zatopek left an indelible mark on track and field with his revolutionary training methods and incredible achievements. Zatopek’s running was unmistakable—he panted, wheezed, and appeared visibly strained, earning him the nickname…
THE LEAP OF THE CENTURY. It was Bob Beamon’s only participation in an Olympic event, but he left his mark forever. He took Gold in Mexico and a World record that would stay for 23 years. The American still holds the record over half a century later. This is the impact that Bob Beamon, the…
American Sprinter was the first man to run 100 meters in Under 10 seconds. Jim Hines (US) was the first man to run 100m under 10 secs at the US championships. Hines broke his own record at the 1968 Mexico Olympics, where an electronic timer recorded him at 9.95 secs. He held the record for…
Athletes Are Made Painstakingly – Not Born – Edwin Moses Few athletes have achieved the level of dominance in sports as Edwin Moses. Between 1977 and 1987, Moses amassed an extraordinary record: 107 consecutive victories in finals, 122 wins in official competitions, and 14 world records. His unbeaten streak spanned an astonishing nine years,…
Thomson and Hingsen, Kings of athletes Daley THOMPSON (Great Britain) and Jurgen Hingsen (West Germany) first met at the European U20 Championship in 1977, and then the campaign that would last for the best part of a decade gathered pace in May 1980 in Gotizis at the world-famous Decathlon. The competition in Austria was won…
