I have won Olympic gold medals in two different sports, and I have also achieved world championships in both of these sports. I am one of only a handful of athletes who can claim this unique distinction. I am renowned for my competitive spirit and my ability to perform at the highest level, no matter the stage or circumstance. I was one of the most talked-about athletes in the first decade of the 21st century.

1. My first Olympic gold was not in my first sport.
2. My achievements include a Laureus World Sports Award.
3. I was born in the former Soviet Union.
4. One of my sports involved significant jumps or leaps.