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 …

1 day ago · Police have released photos of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who was stabbed to death in Somerset. One image shows the girl in a white sleeveless top and wearing a hairband with …

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.

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 …

Thorpe died from heart failure on 28 March 1953. He was 64. Associated Press named him the USA’s greatest athlete and American football player of the first half of the 20th century, while …

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 …