The Olympics closing ceremonies certainly look much different today than when Jim Thorpe competed in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1912! 🥇🥇 This original video shows Jim Thorpe shaking the hand of King Gustav V of Sweden, host of the Games, who earlier in the week told him, "Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the World," after Jim won both the Decathlon and the Pentathlon.🏃👟🎽 Back then, the host presented trophies for special events and achievements at the close of the Games and crowned laurels u

The legacy of Jim Thorpe, one of the greatest athletes of all time. This revealing biography by David Maraniss proves some of his toughest battles were off the field. | SimonBooks

As much as the Pro Football Hall of Fame celebrates Jim Thorpe's impact on football, we also remember his overall athletic contributions. This includes his legendary performance at the 1912 Olympics, when he won 2 gold medals--one in classic pentathlon & the other in decathlon. | Pro Football Hall of Fame