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John Carlin, a British journalist, wrote in one of his books: "Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, the rare power to unite people... It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers." Without a doubt, in the current situation, these words have an even deeper resonance. When the world is on the brink of a "prejudiced abyss," remembering those who broke these barriers and made the impossible possible gives hope for a better tomorrow.
So, it is with pleasure that we present to you 5 inspiring figures from the world of sports. People who have touched the hearts of people living on all continents. Masters in their fields, true champions. Admired and praised to this day.
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Michael Jordan
Former American basketball player, six-time MBA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist. He gained fame playing for the Chicago Bulls. He is considered the most outstanding and most recognizable player in the history of the discipline. He has become not only a symbol and icon of the sport, but also a pop culture star (he appeared in the cult film "Space Jam"). His incredible story can currently be followed in the documentary series "The Last Dance" on Netflix.
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Muhammad Ali
Former American boxer, died on June 3, 2016 in Phoenix. In 1960, he won the gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the Summer Olympics in Rome. He became famous as the first boxer in history to win the title of world champion of the world in the world in three times. He defended this title 19 times! Out of 61 fights, he won 56 duels. In 1964, the world champion (then Cassius Clay) converted to Islam, becoming Muhammad Ali.
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Serena Williams
American tennis player. In her career, she has won 72 singles (including 23 Grand Slams) and 22 doubles tournaments on the WTA Tour. She has gold medals from the Olympic Games in London, Beijing and Sydney. She is considered one of the greatest tennis players in the history of the discipline. Together with her sister Venus, they are an unbeatable duo. She has appeared on the Forbes list of the highest-paid female athletes many times.
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Michael Phelps
American swimmer, 26-time world champion, multiple world record holder. He is the most decorated Olympian in the history of the modern games, with an impressive 23 gold medals (he won 28 medals in total at the Games). He is undeniably the most outstanding athlete in the history of his discipline and one of the most recognizable athletes in the world.
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Usain Bolt
Jamaican athlete, eight-time Olympic champion, the fastest sprinter in the world. In 2009, he set a new world record in the 100-meter dash, 9.58 seconds. He is considered the greatest sprinter in history.
