Oregonsportshall.com – Sports have been around since ancient times and have been providing entertainment, inspiration and competition for centuries. Throughout the years, athletes have pushed themselves to the limits to break records and achieve feats that no one thought possible. In this article, we rank the top 10 greatest sports records of all time.
10. Pele’s International Goals Record
Brazilian soccer legend Pele is widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time. In his career, he scored a total of 77 goals in 92 international appearances, making him the all-time leading goalscorer in international soccer. His record is likely to stand for a long time, as the second-highest goalscorer in international soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo, is still a long way off with just 98 goals in 164 appearances.
9. Usain Bolt’s 100m World Record
Usain Bolt is the fastest man alive and is widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time. His 100m world record of 9.58 seconds has stood since 2009 and is yet to be broken. Bolt is also the only sprinter to have broken the 10-second barrier and is the only sprinter to have won the Olympic gold medal in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay in three consecutive Olympics.
8. Michael Phelps’ Olympic Medals Record
American swimmer Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time. He has won a total of 28 medals at the Olympic Games, including 23 gold medals. He holds the record for the most gold medals won in a single Olympics, with eight gold medals in Beijing in 2008. Phelps has also won 39 world championship medals, making him the most successful swimmer in the history of the sport.
7. Wilt Chamberlain’s Points Record
Legendary basketball player Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for most points in a single game. He scored an incredible 100 points in a game against the New York Knicks in 1962. The record is considered to be one of the most untouchable records in sports, as the second-highest scorer in a single game, Kobe Bryant, only scored 81 points in 2006.
6. Don Bradman’s Batting Average Record
Australian cricketer Don Bradman is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. His batting average of 99.94 is considered to be the greatest batting average of all time. Bradman was so dominant that no one has been able to come close to his record, with the closest being Graeme Pollock’s batting average of 60.97.
5. Roger Federer’s Career Grand Slam Record
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He holds the record for most career grand slams, having won 20 grand slam titles in his career. He also holds the record for most grand slam finals appearances, having reached 31 grand slam finals in his career. Federer is the only man to have won all four grand slams on multiple occasions.
4. Babe Ruth’s Home Run Record
American baseball player Babe Ruth is widely considered to be the greatest baseball player of all time. He holds the record for most home runs in a career, with a total of 714 home runs. Ruth’s record has stood for over a century, with Barry Bonds’ record of 762 home runs coming in second place.
3. Michael Schumacher’s Formula One Wins Record
German racing driver Michael Schumacher is widely considered to be the greatest Formula One driver of all time. He holds the record for most Formula One race wins, with a total of 91 wins in his career. Schumacher also holds the record for most podium finishes, with 155 podium finishes in his career. He also holds the record for most pole positions, with 68 pole positions in his career.
2. Usain Bolt’s 200m World Record
Usain Bolt holds the record for the fastest 200m run in history, with a time of 19.19 seconds. His record has stood since 2009 and is yet to be broken. Bolt is also the only sprinter to have broken the 20-second barrier and is the only sprinter to have won the Olympic gold medal in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay in three consecutive Olympics.
1. Mark Spitz’s Olympic Medals Record
American swimmer Mark Spitz is the most decorated Olympian of all time. He won a total of nine gold medals at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, breaking the previous record of eight gold medals won by American swimmer Carl Lewis in 1984. Spitz is also the only swimmer to have won seven gold medals in a single Olympics and is the only athlete to have won nine gold medals in a single Olympics.
In conclusion, these are the top 10 greatest sports records of all time. While some of these records have been broken, many of them still stand as testament to the greatness of the athletes who achieved them. These athletes have pushed the limits of human performance and are the perfect example of what can be achieved when hard work, dedication and perseverance are combined.
