Considered one of the most versatile athletes of modern sports, Thorpe won two Olympic gold medals in the 1912 Summer Olympics (one in classic pentathlon and the other in decathlon).

Dec 3, 2025 · Jim Thorpe was one of the most accomplished all-around athletes in history. In 1950 he was selected by American sportswriters and broadcasters as the greatest American athlete and the …

Thorpe won gold medals in the pentathlon (five track and field events in one day) and decathlon (ten events in two days) at the 1912 Summer Olympics. After the decathlon, the King of Sweden called …

1 day ago · A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a nine-year-old girl. Police have named the victim as Aria Thorpe, who was found dead at a house in Lime Close, Weston-super …

Jul 7, 2025 · Hailed as one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century, Thorpe won two gold medals in the 1912 Olympics, played six seasons of Major League Baseball, nine seasons of pro football and …

Discover the journey of a true champion whose legacy continues to inspire, redefine excellence, and break barriers. From the fields of Carlisle to the global stage of the Olympics, his journey showed …

3 days ago · Winter in Jim Thorpe, PA, blends historic streets, holiday events and mountain views with festive train rides, ski slopes and cozy cabin escapes in the Poconos.

Five illustrations from a 1911 Philadelphia Inquirer article portray a robust Jim Thorpe (also known as Wa-Tho-Huk) in his athletic prime, countering prevalent beliefs that Euro-Americans had about …

“Jim Thorpe: Lit By Lightning” explores the legendary journey of Jim Thorpe, a Native American icon whose athletic prowess reshaped the landscape of 20th-century sports, defying the brutal...

Nov 17, 2021 · Jim Thorpe had a six-year career in Major League Baseball with the New York Giants, Cincinnati Reds and Boston Braves. Determined to become a professional athlete, Thorpe left …