Are there any Olympic athletes who have competed in two different sports?

Yes, there are several Olympic athletes who have competed in two different sports. Here are a few examples:

  • Michael Phelps (swimming and basketball): The most decorated Olympian of all time, Phelps has won 28 medals in swimming. He also played basketball for the United States at the 2012 London Olympics.
  • Babe Didrikson Zaharias (track and field and golf): Zaharias is one of the greatest athletes of all time. She won two gold medals in track and field at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics and later became a successful professional golfer.
  • Jim Thorpe (track and field and American football): Thorpe is considered one of the greatest athletes of the early 20th century. He won two gold medals in track and field at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics and later played professional football for the Canton Bulldogs.

Related questions:

  1. What is the most common sport for Olympic athletes to compete in? Track and field
  2. Who is the most successful female Olympian of all time? Larisa Latynina
  3. What is the most popular sport at the Olympics? Swimming
  4. How many sports are included in the Olympics? Around 33
  5. What is the name of the first modern Olympics? 1896 Athens Olympics

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