Memorable Moments
Montreal 1976
Nadia Comaneci: Perfect 10In just 26 seconds, Nadia Comaneci altered the course of gymnastics history. More » Nadia Comaneci: Perfect 10
Munich 1972
Black September: The Munich MassacreWithout doubt the most tragic event in Olympic history came in 1972 at Munich. More » Black September: The Munich Massacre
Beijing 2008
Usain Bolt: Lightning BoltUsain Bolt is the man no-one can catch. Back in 2008, the fastest man in the world smashed the field to win the 100m final at the Beijing Olympics, setting a new world record. More » Usain Bolt: Lightning Bolt
Munich 1972
Mark Spitz: Magnificent SevenThe man with the ego to match his talent, American Mark Spitz made Olympic history when he won seven gold medals, all in world record times, at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. More » Mark Spitz: Magnificent Seven
Sydney 2000
Cathy Freeman: One NationIn her home country, at the prime of her career, Sydney 2000 was Cathy Freeman's Olympics. More » Cathy Freeman: One Nation
Atlanta 1996
Atlanta bombing: Evil At The GamesAs midnight approached on July 26, 1996 few could have predicted just how drastically Olympic history was about to change. More » Atlanta bombing: Evil At The Games
Munich 1972
Men's Basketball Final: Cold WarAs far as sporting farces go, the 1972 gold medal basketball match between the USA and Russia at the 1972 Olympics takes the cake. More » Men's Basketball Final: Cold War
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