Thorpe Tribute

May 2025
1min read

Your article “The Greatest Athlete in the World” in the July/August issue is superb! All associated with the Olympic movement appreciate this reflection on one of the most important figures in Olympic history. We just returned from Barcelona, and the name Jim Thorpe is still on the lips of those around the world.

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