Nafissatou Thiam
Awards & Honours
16
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
5
Records
Nafissatou Thiam's achievements place her among the greatest athletes in history. She is the first person, male or female, to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in a multi-event discipline. Her world record in the indoor pentathlon and her 7,000-point heptathlon barrier make her a pioneer in her sport. Beyond the medals, she has been a consistent presence on the podium at every major championship since 2016, a testament to her longevity and mental strength. Her impact extends beyond athletics, as she uses her platform to advocate for mental health, inspiring a generation of athletes.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Knight of the Order of the Crown
Awarded for exceptional contributions to Belgian sport.
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Listed for her historic third Olympic gold.
BBC 100 Women
Recognized for her influence and achievements.
BBC 100 Women
Recognized for her continued impact.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Heptathletes of All Time
World Rankings - Heptathlon
Magazine Covers
Vogue UK
May 2025
You Have To Be Able To Go Your Own Way
L'Équipe
August 2024
La reine Nafi
Records & Feats
First athlete to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in a multi-event discipline
Won heptathlon at Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024.
World record in indoor pentathlon
Scored 5,055 points at the 2023 European Indoor Championships.
First Belgian woman to hold an official athletics world record
Set the indoor pentathlon world record in 2023.
Fourth woman to break 7,000 points in the heptathlon
Scored 6,936 points at the Hypo-Meeting in Götzis in 2017.
World record for high jump within the heptathlon
Set in 2019, still holds the record.