10 Sports Moments That Seemed IMPOSSIBLE

VOICE OVER: Tom Aglio
WRITTEN BY: Cillian Cunningham

These are the moments that make you question what it truly means to be human. Join us as we count down the greatest sports achievements that pushed the boundaries of physical and mental possibility! Our countdown includes Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, Alex Honnold, and more! Which do YOU think is the greatest athletic achievement of all time? Let us know in the comments!

  • #10: Eliud Kipchoge Breaks The Two-Hour Marathon Barrier
  • #9: Don Bradman Maintains An Impossible Batting Average
  • #8: Roger Bannister Breaks The Four-Minute Mile Barrier
  • #7: Wilt Chamberlain Scores 100 Points In One Game
  • #6: Nadia Comaneci Scores Gymnastics' First Perfect 10
  • #5: Jesse Owens Sets Four World Records In 45 Minutes
  • #4: Simone Biles Lands The Impossible Yurchenko Double Pike
  • #3: Michael Phelps Wins Eight Gold Medals In Beijing
  • #2: Alex Honnold Free Solos El Capitán
  • #1: Usain Bolt Obliterates The 100m World Record

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