Jim Thorpe
Athletics
United States of America
| Full Name | Jim Thorpe |
| Profession / Role | Athlete |
| Date of Birth | 28 May, 1987 |
James Francis Thorpe was born on 28th May 1887. He was an American athlete, and a successful Olympian and was regarded as one of the most versatile athletes in modern sports of his times.
His Achievements:-
- Won a gold medal in Decathlon at the 1912 Summer Olympic Games, held in Stockholm
- Earned a gold medal in pentathlon at the 1912 Summer Olympic Games, held in Stockholm
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963
- In 1986, the Jim Thorpe Association established an award with Thorpe's name. The Jim Thrope Award is given annually to the best defensive back in college football.
- Thorpe's monument stands near the town named in his honor as Jim Thrope, Pennsylvania.
- The Associated Press had named him the Greatest Athlete of the first 50 years of 20th century.
Updated On : 25 Nov, 2021
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