Pocock Racing Shells went on to win many national sport rowing and Olympic championships.

Although black Africans dominate men's distance running, he is the first black African sprinter to win a world or Olympic championship.

"He is remembered among lovers of athletics as probably the ugliest runner who ever won an Olympic championship," wrote the Guardian when reporting his death in 1945.

"I will not give up (running) until I have experienced an Olympic championship" Ayhan said.

It took an Olympic championship to make her realize it.

During his tenure in the Navy, he won the Navy olympic amateur championship of north Japan.

Bowe worked hard and watched Breland come home to parades and community adulation after winning an Olympic championship.

Now he has accumulated 45 world records and 22 gold medals, including two Olympic championships.

On Thursday evening, the American women will defend their Olympic championship against their traditional rival, Norway, also here.

For all her ability and artistry, the 19-year-old Cohen has yet to win a medal in a world or Olympic championship.