Considered one of the most versatile athletes of modern sports, Thorpe won two Olympic gold medals in the 1912 Summer Olympics (one in classic pentathlon and the other in decathlon).

Dec 3, 2025 · Jim Thorpe was one of the most accomplished all-around athletes in history. In 1950 he was selected by American sportswriters and broadcasters as the greatest American …

18 hours ago · Five-time Olympic gold medalist Ian Thorpe took part in the Sydney Hobart Race for the first time

Thorpe died from heart failure on 28 March 1953. He was 64. Associated Press named him the USA’s greatest athlete and American football player of the first half of the 20th century, while …

Nov 17, 2021 · Jim Thorpe had a six-year career in Major League Baseball with the New York Giants, Cincinnati Reds and Boston Braves. Determined to become a professional athlete, …

Jim Thorpe was one of the most famous athletes of his time and when the NFL was established in 1920 was selected as the first President. Learn more about one of the most influential figures …

Discover the journey of a true champion whose legacy continues to inspire, redefine excellence, and break barriers. From the fields of Carlisle to the global stage of the Olympics, his journey …

Thorpe won gold medals in the pentathlon (five track and field events in one day) and decathlon (ten events in two days) at the 1912 Summer Olympics. After the decathlon, the King of …

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Jul 7, 2025 · Hailed as one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century, Thorpe won two gold medals in the 1912 Olympics, played six seasons of Major League Baseball, nine seasons of …