SakshiMike Eruzoine
One name that is going to shine forever in the history of Olympic games is of Mike Eruzione. He led U.S.A to success against the Soviet Union in 1980 Winter Games making that hockey event as one of the prominent victories in the book of gold medal history. The people were so impressed by his leadership that they named him “miracle on ice”. Now Mike is working as the Director of Special Outreach. In 2012 the history resurfaced when he made his comeback with his 1980’s team, though it was for lighting the cauldron at the opening ceremony. He is living a happy life with his wife and 2 children.
Matt Biondi
Matt Biondi, the former swimmer was born in 1965 and has competed in summer Olympic games of 1984, 1988 and 1992. He received 8 gold medals, 2 silver, and 1 bronze during the duration. He has made an individual world record in 50m freestyle and 4 in the 100m freestyle. He is a member of International Swimming Hall Of Fame. He has retired now and is focusing more on teaching. He works as a trainer in Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth.
Larisa Latynina
Larisa Latynina is a Soviet gymnast from South Ukraine. She had the world record for having the most Olympic gold medal amounting to 18, for 48 years. Though Michael Phelps outdid him later on. She has conquered 14 individual medals and 4 all around team medal. She after her retirement took up the responsibility to train Soviet Union Women’s Gymnastics team.In 1968, 1972 1n 1976 games, it was under her leadership, that the Soviet Ladies made their way to the Olympic Gold. She right now is residing in Semenovskoye, Russia.
Jeane-Claude Killy
Jean-Claude Killy also known as “Gilette’ is an eminent French Ski racer. He possesses three gold medals and 2 gold cups and has competed in 1968 Winter Olympics. He walked down the aisle with French actress Daniel Gaubert. They had a happy married life until his wife died of cancer. He has one daughter with her and has also adopted Danielle’s 2 children from her previous marriage. He also shares a close bond with Vladimir Putin.
Bjørn Dæhlie
This athlete comes from Norway but his fan following transcends all the possible frontiers. Bjørn Dæhlie has won 8 gold medals in total. He already was a successful cross-country skier when he catapulted to international fame during 1992 Winter Olympics. He is the possessor of 29 medals in total coming from Olympic and World Championship career. He continues to participate in World Championships despite the grievous injuries he is inflicted with. This Olympic champion’s talent is not restricted to games only. He also is a fashion designer.
Sawao Kato
Sawao Kato is a very successful athlete. He has won 12 medals, of which 8 are gold. He has her name enlisted in top 10 athletes in Olympic history who has won 8 or more gold medal. Kato had proficiency in the special bar.In Japan, he is taken as an Olympic athlete with most medals. He waved goodbye to his athletic career in 1976 games. He was inducted in the Gymnastic Hall Of Fame in 2001. As of 2010, Kato has served as a professor emeritus at the University of Tsukuba.