Summer Olympics: World's Best Athletic Competition

Explore the excitement of the Summer Olympics through stories of the greatest gold-medal moments in the history of the event.

Since the first Olympic Games in ancient Greece, the Olympics have thrilled crowds with athletic talent, dazzling spectacle, and fiery competition. Now sports fans from around the world tune in to see their countries' top athletes try to bring home the gold. Revisit the biggest upsets, the brightest stars, and the most amazing gold-medal moments of the Summer Olympic Games, from Nadia Comaneci's perfect 10.0 gymnastics score to barefoot marathon runner Abebe Bikila's surprising triumph.