1976 — Caitlyn Jenner (now), Bruce Jenner (then) Wins Decathlon
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Before becoming a reality television star alongside her ex-wife, Kris Jenner, and famous children — the Kardashians — Caitlyn Jenner (born Bruce Jenner) was an Olympic hero. In 1976, Jenner competed in the men’s decathlon at the Summer Olympics in Montreal. Jenner won the gold medal in grand fashion, winning with a world-record score and memorably running around the track with the American flag in celebration. Jenner would go on to become a huge star, and later on advocate for transgender rights.
