How to become an olympian — Records, greatest, worst, most controversial athletes

From the ancient Greeks to the present day, Olympians have pushed themselves to the limit in pursuit of gold. Across various sporting disciplines, these athletes have demonstrated time and time again that human potential knows no bounds. So who are the fittest Olympians of all time? The ancient Greek Olympic Games were first held in 776 BC, making them the oldest sporting event in history. Held every four years at Olympia in western Peloponnesus, these original Games included just one event — a 192-meter foot race…