Which of the following was a 1912 Olympic competi tor called at the time "the greatest athlete in the world"?

Jim Brown

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Jesse Owens

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Bob Mathias

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Jim Thorpe

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Rafer Johnson

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The correct option is D Jim Thorpe
In 1912 Jim Thorpe won a gold medal in decathlon and earned the title of the greatest athlete of the world. This title was given to Jim by King Gustav V of Sweden while awarding him by gold medal This title the greatest world athlete was traditionally belong to the worlds top all rounder competitor of decathlon. Decathlon consists of 10 events.

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