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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 known as the stade. While records of winners from this era are scarce, there is no doubt that they were incredibly fit athletes.
Do you have what it takes to be an Olympian? It takes more than just talent and natural athletic ability to be an Olympian. It takes years of dedication, hard work, and discipline. There are many different paths that athletes can take to become an Olympian, but all of them require a great deal of commitment. In order to even have a chance at becoming an Olympian, you must first be an elite athlete. This means that you must be among the best in the world at your sport. There are no age limits for Olympians, but most are in their early to mid-20s.
The process of becoming an Olympian usually begins with competing in lower-level competitions. As you begin to win more competitions, you will start to attract the attention of national and international coaches. If you perform well enough, you may be invited to train…