Paris Olympics: Most Heart-breaking Medal Losses in History of Summer Games

Jonathan Horton failed to win Olympic Gold at High Bar in 2006 due to one misstep. He was booed by the crowd on loss. Image: AP

Former USA Gymnast Alicia Sacramone Quinn lost the Olympic Gold in 2008 Beijing Games and was heartbroken by her defeat. Image: AP

Michael Phelps beat Milorad Covic by split second at the Beijing games. The Serbian was leading the race but lost in the final seconds leaving him heartbroken. Image: AP

While this particular moment happened before Olympics in the trial for Beijing games. Chris Smith dived towards the finish line and got into Olympics with a 0.6 second win. Image: AP

China's Penny Oleksiak was dejected when Simone Manuel matched her time sheet at Rio Olympics in 2016 to win women's 100 meter freestyle gold. Image: AP