Greatest British Olympian: Who Takes the Crown?
Ryleigh Kunde
2025-04-24 07:20:16
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Sir Chris Hoy described becoming Great Britain’s most successful Olympian as the ‘perfect end’ to his Olympic career as his performance brought the velodrome crowd into raptures. It is not just his six gold medals which mark him as our greatest Olympian but the way he has conducted himself throughout his career - demonstrating the value of hard work, dignity and professionalism. The magnitude of the win is unbelievable. We have seen a legend, not just in the sport but as a person.
Megane Turner
2025-04-24 06:07:31
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Jason is celebrated as Great Britain’s most decorated Olympian, with a remarkable career in track cycling. He validated that decision by clinching gold in front of a home crowd. Jason also successfully defended his Olympic title in the Team Sprint alongside Chris Hoy and Philip Hindes, cementing his place as one of Britain’s most celebrated cyclists.
Mayra Hermiston
2025-04-24 06:05:52
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Chris Hoy has been named the best British Olympian of all time. He’s the most decorated of all, so we aren’t surprised that he’s been voted the greatest British Olympian of all time above so many other famous names. A poll of 2,000 people, named the former track cyclist, who won two gold medals in the London 2012 Olympics the best Olympian to represent Great Britain.
Cameron Smith
2025-04-24 04:41:31
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Jason Kenny – nine (seven gold, two silver). His gold medal in the keirin and silver in the team sprint saw Kenny reach the top of the charts for British athletes in terms of gold medals and total medals. Team GB’s most decorated Olympian in history is cyclist Sir Jason Kenny.
Anastasia Corwin
2025-04-24 04:35:55
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Jason Kenny made his Games bow in 2008 and then competed in London four years later, as well as Rio 2016 and the delayed Tokyo Olympics which took place in 2021. The Bolton ace, who was knighted in 2022, retired shortly after being made a Sir, so will not be adding to his tally, at least not directly. Kenny boasts a hugely impressive seven gold medals and nine in total, with two silvers as well.
The unbelievable accomplishments of the softly spoken sprinter mean he is the joint 15th most successful Olympian from any country in terms of golds won. He is also the leading cyclist in terms of both total medals and golds and there is a good chance many of these records will stand for some time.
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