The Olympics isn’t just the pinnacle of human athletic endeavor. It’s also high drama on the world stage. Whether it’s Jesse Owens whooping Hitler’s hide or the ’72 USA hoops team refusing gold medals, the emotions really draw us in. But we were tired of musty old lists of things skinny guys in jumpsuits did 80 years ago. So we thought about the moments we saw on TV as kids that stuck with us. The moments that, as men, sent chills down our spines. And on the eve of the 2012 Games, here are 12 Summer Olympics moments we’ll never forget. Editor’s note: Stay tuned for more Made Man Olympic coverage in the coming weeks, including a gallery of the hottest new Olympians and spicy interviews with stars like Ryan Lochte, LaShawn Merritt, Kellie Wells and more!
We thought about the moments we saw on TV as kids that stuck with us. The moments that, as men, sent chills down our spines. Here are 12 Summer Olympics moments we’ll never forget.
