Kids’ Corner: Do you know your Olympians?

Over the years, these 12 Olympic athletes have proven to be outstanding in their sport. Can you match each person with their accomplishments?

1. Usain Bolt
2. Michael Phelps
3. Nadia Comaneci
4. Simone Biles
5. Clara Hughes
6. Jesse Owens
7. Teemu Selanne
8. Sonja Henie
9. Charlotte Cooper
10. Guo Jingjing
11. Ian Millar
12. Angelo Parisi

A) This swimmer has more Olympic medals than any other athlete.
B) This cyclist and speed skater is the only athlete to win multiple medals in both the Summer and Winter Games.
C) This athlete won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics and is widely considered the greatest track and field star in history.
D) This runner holds the Olympic record for the 100-meter dash.
E) This figure skater won gold in the singles event three Olympics in a row.
F) This gymnast was the first athlete to be awarded a perfect score on the uneven bars — at just 14 years old!
G) This athlete has four Olympic medals, which is a record in judo.
H) This tennis player was the first female athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympics in an individual event.
I) This equestrian legend participated in 10 Olympic Games, more than any other athlete.
J) This athlete won six medals, making her the most decorated female diver in Olympic history.
K) This ice hockey player scored 43 points in 37 games, the most in Olympic history.
L) This athlete is the most decorated American gymnast at a single Olympics, winning four golds and a bronze in 2016.

Answers: 1-D), 2-A), 3-F), 4-L), 5-B), 6-C), 7-K), 8-E), 9-H), 10-J), 11-I), 12-G).