Paris Olympics: Most Heart-breaking Medal Losses in History of Summer Games
Paris Olympics: Most Heart-breaking Medal Losses in History of Summer Games
Olympics has always been a sport of fine margins which has been decided by fractions of seconds. Here's a look at the most heart-breaking losses at 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
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Former USA Gymnast Alicia Sacramone Quinn lost the Olympic Gold in 2008 Beijing Games and was heartbroken by her defeat. Image: AP
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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
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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
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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
