#9. Michael Johnson

Olympics: 1992, 1996, 2000.

Event: Track and Field.

Achievements: 4 gold.

Success Mantra: Create a unique identity that will linger for long.

Johnson had an unorthodox upright running style that stood him out of the league. His gold Nike racing spikes were his trademark. He ran in three Olympic games and was the talk of 1996 games held in Atlanta long after the games got over.

#10. Usain Bolt

Olympics: 2004, 2008, 2012.

Event: Track and Field.

Achievements: 5 gold.

Success Mantra: Compete with your own self.

Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter has already been declared a legend of all times. With him setting records every passing day he just does not surprise his fans but his critics too. He got the limelight after the 2008 Beijing Olympics and since then the ‘lighting storm’ Bolt has never looked back. Bolt has already bagged 2 gold medals in the current London Olympics and expecting some more wonders from him won’t be unfair.

These Olympians ran, dived, jumped, and swam like it was their life. They put in their all to make sure they leave no stone unturned to ensure success knocks on their doorstep. The same approach is needed by us all, entrepreneurs especially to bring their businesses to from scratch to new heights.