PARIS — The names are both breathtaking and historical, the list of athletes who have won three gold medals at a single Olympic Games.

Usain Bolt did it three times. Nadia Comaneci and Olga Korbut did it once apiece. Among those with a trio of gold from one Games: Jean-Claude Killy, Johan Olav Koss, Wilma Rudolph.

These are names for the ages. Names to make movies and documentaries about. Names never to be forgotten.

Summer McIntosh has entered a place no Canadian has known before -- among the greatest Olympians of all time with three gold medals.{ai:summary}<p>In the smoky haze of Olympic history, legends like Usain Bolt, Nadia Comaneci, and Wilma Rudolph burned bright, each raking in three gold medals, their names echoing with unyielding resonance. These athletes, champions in their prime, carved their tales into the fabric of time.</p><p>Their feats fuel stories that demand retelling, their glory a testament to human excellence. Icons etched in gold, forever immortalized in the annals of sport. #sports</p>

Simmons: Summer McIntosh isn't just a Canadian legend, she's now an all-time Olympic great

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