jaidam Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Daley Thompson Carl Lewis Olga Korbut Obviously not a sports fan then. Are you guys related by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ban Merry Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Ivan Mauger Richie McCaw Wally Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 JW Steve Redgrave Ronnie O'Sullivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krustytheclone Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Daley Thompson Carl Lewis Olga Korbut You are obviously not a sports fan then Kurt. I bet that you were the boy who got picked last when they were picking sports teams in the playground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 A P McCoy Phil Taylor Shane Warne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerjo Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Jack Nicklaus Phil Taylor Michael Jordan Edited July 20, 2015 by farmerjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgarcon Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 No doubt there are greater tennis players than Johnny Wilkinson, and although many other kickers now stick their arse out like they're composing a fart he never revolutionised rugby. But as a sportsman he epitomised everything a sportsman should be - excellent in his sport - humble - hard-working to a fault - generous and respectful of his competitors, both in the opposition, and for his own position - loyal to his club - committed to his country - fearless in the game. I don't think that there's any if the alternatives offered on this thread that can tick all those boxes SC And now - a CBE to recognise his achievements and his service. I think we've got the message SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planemad Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Gareth Edwards Henry Cooper Fred/Joe Davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoWhenWhyWhat Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Muhammad Ali Joe Frazier Ayrton Senna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fang37 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Muhammad Ali Jack Nicklaus Mark Spitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveromagnino Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 If we are to include lying/scumbag dopers (like Lewis or Kelly) then obviously Lance Armstrong would be considered among the greatest, and like both Lewis and Kelly, he competed during an era when most of his competitors were also doping in much the same manner. Ali, as a man sure, one of several boxers who fought incredible battles but won some lost some (Sugar Ray, Chavez, Whittaker, Tyson) - so if we are to look at mastery of the sport, then I'm not sure I'd go with the people who I would also rate as ambassadors for the sport. So first off....mastery of the sport over the course of a career during their peak including dopers (Armstrong) in their era excluding having any positive impact on the world Michael Jordan - complete dominance in basketball Floyd Mayweather - complete dominance in boxing against everyone except Castillo #1 (yes, including Pacquiao) - changed the way of management, brought back defense, and is the highest paid athlete Lance Armstrong - complete dominance in cycling with the winningest record in TdF which I consider to be the toughest sport, despite not being a climber and yes, he did it building a champion team who were almost all taking a boat load of drugs (Indurain was also a drug taker, so was Merckxx widely considered the greatest ever cyclist, Kelly or Roche are both also dopers) If we look at people whose behavior changed the world and who deserve the highest praise, only Jordan still makes the list Ali Jordan Pele/Don Bradman (I never saw them play) or if someone I saw, then Redgrave, the amazing rower Honourable mentions - Jonah Lomu, amazing rugby player - Bode Miller, amazing skier - Diesel Noi, amazing Muay Thai fighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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