Men's Olympic Record Holders Quiz
Who holds the record for the 100m Freestyle (Swimming)?
- His record is 47.05 seconds.
Who holds the record for total Weightlifting?
- His record is 473 kg. He is in the largest weight class, however, so this isn't necessarily more impressive than the records at lower weight classes.
Who holds the record for the 100m Sprint (Athletics)?
- His record is 9.58 seconds.
Who holds the record for the 4x100m Freestyle Relay (Swimming)?
- Their record is 3:08.24. The team, led by Michael Phelps, contributed to one of his many medals that year.
Who holds the record for the 500m Speed Skating?
- His record is 34.41 seconds.
Who holds the record for most medals won in a single year?
- Phelps won eight medals at the 2008 Beijing Games. This itself would just tie him (he also won 8 of any color in 2004). But, all eight were gold medals, a feat which has so far proven incomparable.
Who holds the record for most medals won in their career?
- Perhaps no surprise, but Michael Phelps holds the record. He has won 28 medals over his career. The next highest, Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina, won 18.
Who holds the record for the High Jump?
- His record is 7'10". Austin himself is only 6'1".
Who holds the record for the Javelin Throw?
- His record is 91.59 meters.
Who holds the record for the Decathlon?
- This is perhaps a bit inaccurate. Eaton shares the record of 8893 points with Roman Sebrle.
