Olympic Records of All Time That May Never Be Broken

Record : 9.63 seconds (London 2012) Usain Bolt's record-breaking sprint at the London 2012 Olympics remains one of the most iconic moments in sports history

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Record: 21.34 secs (Seoul 1988) Florence Griffith-Joyner, or Flo Jo, set an astonishing record in the 200m that has stood since 1988

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RECORD: 23 Gold Medals (Athens 2004 - Rio 2016) Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time, with record of 23 gold.

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RECORD: 8.90 meters (Mexico City 1968) Beamon’s long jump at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics was extraordinary

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RECORD: 4 Consecutive Gold Medals in Discus (1956 - 1968) Oerter's 4 consecutive gold medals in discus throw over four different Olympics is a testament to his longevity

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RECORD: 3:32.07 (Athens 2004) Hicham El Guerrouj's record in the 1500m at the Athens 2004 Olympics remains unchallenged.

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RECORD: Youngest Gold Medalist at 13 years old (Berlin 1936) Gestring won gold in diving at the age of 13, making her the youngest Olympic gold medalist.

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Olympic Records of All Time That May Never Be Broken

Record : 9.63 seconds (London 2012) Usain Bolt's record-breaking sprint at the London 2012 Olympics remains one of the most iconic moments in sports history

01. Usain Bolt’s 100m Dash

Record: 21.34 secs (Seoul 1988) Florence Griffith-Joyner, or Flo Jo, set an astonishing record in the 200m that has stood since 1988

02. Florence Griffith-Joyner’s 200m Record

RECORD: 23 Gold Medals (Athens 2004 - Rio 2016) Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time, with record of 23 gold.

03. Michael Phelps’ Gold Medal Haul

RECORD: 8.90 meters (Mexico City 1968) Beamon’s long jump at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics was extraordinary

04. Bob Beamon’s Long Jump

RECORD: 4 Consecutive Gold Medals in Discus (1956 - 1968) Oerter's 4 consecutive gold medals in discus throw over four different Olympics is a testament to his longevity

05. Al Oerter’s Four Gold Medals in Discus

RECORD: 3:32.07 (Athens 2004) Hicham El Guerrouj's record in the 1500m at the Athens 2004 Olympics remains unchallenged.

06. 8. Hicham El Guerrouj’s 1500m Record

RECORD: Youngest Gold Medalist at 13 years old (Berlin 1936) Gestring won gold in diving at the age of 13, making her the youngest Olympic gold medalist.

07. Marjorie Gestring’s Diving Record