Jim Thorpe: Athlete of the Century (Olympic Gold)

Born into a Native American-Irish-French family in Oklahoma, Jim distinguished himself as an incredible athlete, winning honors in football, lacrosse, baseball, and track-and-field events. In the 1912 Games, he set records by winning both the decathlon and pentathlon only to have his Olympic medals taken away when an investigation revealed that Jim had played professional baseball before the Olympics. The Olympic Games never lose their magic. Time and time again, on the track, on the bars, and on the ice, Olympic athletes capture the imaginations of people all over the world. The stories of young people who have struggled against adversity to earn their place in the spotlight are those that inspire us the most. The Olympic Gold! series presents these stories and honors international heroes whose dedication and discipline earned them the greatest prize in sports.