These facts come from the pages of TIME for Kids books, which help curious kids learn more about their favorite topics. With the 2026 Winter Olympics underway, let’s dive into some cool facts about athletes.
LEBRON JAMES is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time. In 21 seasons, he has become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, and is the only player to lead three different teams to NBA titles.
SIMONE BILES has an incredible 23 World Championship gold medals in gymnastics, by far the most of all time. She even has five gymnastics moves named after her!
NYJAH HUSTON first made the X Games when he was only 11 years old. He’s been among the world’s best street skaters since, winning a record 13 X Games gold medals and six World Championships.
At 18, LYDIA KO won the 2015 Evian Championship, one of the five majors in women’s golf. She was the youngest person to win a major since 1868.
RONALD ACUÑA JR. is the first baseball player in MLB history with 40 or more home runs and 70 or more steals in a season.
In 2018, NAOMI OSAKA beat tennis legend Serena Williams in the finals of the U.S. Open to win her first Grand Slam tournament. In 2021, she became the first tennis player in history to light the Olympic cauldron during an opening ceremony.
Ready for a bigger bite? Amazing Athletes is available now, online and in bookstores and libraries.
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