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Who is your Olympic body match?

Olympic athletes come in all shapes and sizes — from the lofty basketballers to the small and powerful gymnasts. Use our interactive tool to find out how you measure up.

A weightlifter, basketballer and gymnast on a coloured background

For some sports, being tall and strong is an advantage, while others favour smaller athletes. Source: SBS News

The fastest, strongest and best are in Paris to compete for Olympic glory as the Paris Games get underway.

Since the modern Games began in 1896, more than 16,000 medals have been awarded to athletes from 152 countries.

Use our interactive tool below to find a medal-winning athlete who shares your body type.


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By Kenneth Macleod

Source: SBS News




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