The Olympics have always been a venue for outstanding athletes

The Olympics have always been a venue for outstanding athletes, whose achievements not only earned them medals but also made it into the Guinness Book of Records. In this article we will consider some of them.
Michael Phelps: King of the Pool
American swimmer Michael Phelps is the most awarded Olympic athlete in history. He has 23 gold medals, which is an absolute record. His achievements are listed in the Guinness Book of Records, and he continues to inspire generations of athletes with his example.
Wayne Gretzky: Great in hockey
Canadian hockey player Wayne Gretzky, known as the “Great,” has set multiple records in the National Hockey League (NHL). Although hockey is not an Olympic sport, its achievements in world hockey are undeniable. Gretzky is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for his incredible statistics, including the highest number of goals and assists in NHL history.
Serena Williams: Legend of the Tennis
American tennis player Serena Williams is one of the most successful female athletes in tennis history. Her achievements include numerous wins at the Grand Slam and Olympic Games. Serena is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for the most wins at the Grand Slam singles tournaments among women in the Open Era.
Kristian Ronaldo: The Football Phenomenon
Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is known for his numerous records, both at club level and in international tournaments. He is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for the most goals scored in the UEFA Champions League, as well as for the highest number of goals for the national team.
Sebastian Abreu: A Field Traveler
Uruguayan footballer Sebastian Abreu is known as the player who has played for the most professional clubs. During his career, he changed 26 teams, which allowed him to enter the Guinness Book of Records.
John Isner and Nicolas May: Marathon tennis court
American John Isner and Frenchman Nicolas Marie made tennis history by playing the longest match at Wimbledon in 2010. Their match lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes and was extended to three days. This record is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records.
Oscar Swan: Olympic Veteran
Swedish shooter Oscar Swann is the oldest Olympic champion. In 1912 he won the gold medal at age 64, making his achievement unique and listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
Stefan Engels: Marathon Man
Belgian runner Stefan Engels, known as “Marathon Man”, set a record by running 365 marathons in 365 days. His incredible endurance and dedication to the sport brought him a place in the Guinness Book of Records.
Diego Maradona: A Football Genius
Argentine footballer Diego Maradona is known as the most successful captain in the world championships. His leadership qualities and football talent secured him a place in the Guinness Book of Records.
These outstanding athletes have not only reached the top of their sport, but also left an indelible mark on world sports history by appearing in the Guinness Book of Records.