This book tells about those people whose glory does not fade over the years, to whose titles the prefix “ex” is not added, whose awards and records Russia is proud of. It is dedicated to three unique athletes - Alexander Karelin, Alexander Popov and Svetlana Khorkina. This is not only a story about their Olympic exploits, but also a journey into the history of the crown sports of our heroes - Greco-Roman wrestling, swimming, artistic gymnastics. How to cultivate the character of a winner? What did great athletes choose to hide from the all-seeing eye of the sports chronicle? How to become a champion and make the whole country proud of your achievements? About all this in the new book by S. Aldonin.