Sprinting events have produced some of the most exciting and iconic moments at the Olympics, including Jesse Owens' historic wins at Berlin 1936.
Middle-distance running events have produced some of the most dramatic moments at the Olympics, including Haile Gebrselassie's narrow win at Sydney 2000.
Aquatic events have produced some of the most exciting moments at the Olympics, including the tense water polo contest between Italy and Greece in 2004.
The marathon has given us some of the most emotional moments at the Olympics, including Gabriela Andersen-Schiess' gutsy finish in 1984.
Gymnastics events have provided some of the most awe-inspiring moments at the Olympics, including Alina Kabaeva's flawless performance at Athens 2004.
Cycling events have produced some of the most gripping moments at the Olympics, including Erika Salumae's emotional victory for Estonia in 1992.
Sam Hazledine
Director
