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Post by Jean Ralphio Saperstein on Aug 29, 2015 15:14:43 GMT
A few points, I think people need to realise just what a phenomenal achievement it is to win both the 5k and 10k 3 times (twice at the Worlds and once at the Worlds) against the very best. It is simply incredible.
Also, portraying Track and Field as a minority sport is not accurate, in my opinion. It is, after football, the most widespread sport of them all, with all nations represented and most pretty well. It is certainly a bigger international sport than Cricket or Rugby, which are very much minority sports in comparison.
Thirdly, saying that running isn't a sport is ridiculous too, especially at these distances where tactics and mind games are a huge part of it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2015 15:20:47 GMT
A few points, I think people need to realise just what a phenomenal achievement it is to win both the 5k and 10k 3 times (twice at the Worlds and once at the Worlds) against the very best. It is simply incredible. Also, portraying Track and Field as a minority sport is not accurate, in my opinion. It is, after football, the most widespread sport of them all, with all nations represented and most pretty well. It is certainly a bigger international sport than Cricket or Rugby, which are very much minority sports in comparison. Thirdly, saying that running isn't a sport is ridiculous too, especially at these distances where tactics and mind games are a huge part of it. 2/10 Someone's getting confused by popularity and participation. In which case the most successful angler should be right up there with a shout. |
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Post by Corporal Ken on Aug 29, 2015 16:01:27 GMT
Agreed Glos.
If that's the case then Phil 'The Power' would be going toe to toe with Mo!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2015 16:05:45 GMT
And the most successful competitive walker wins hands down!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2015 16:16:07 GMT
Alf Tupper or Wilson.
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Post by Corporal Ken on Aug 29, 2015 16:17:57 GMT
And the most successful competitive walker wins hands down! That's not a sentence you want to misread. |
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Post by castlebull on Aug 29, 2015 16:39:48 GMT
I'd say he's up there with the greatest British track and field athletes but wouldn't win that as a category (yet). To then bring in every other sport in the world pushes him yet further down.
I'd agree that Steve Regrave is above him and Daley Thompson from the Athletics world and there are probably others that I can't think of at the momment.
Greatness is not defined by the number of titles or awards you win but by HOW LONG you can compete and dominate a sport. Farah has had a fantastic three or four years but that is an extremely extremely small amount of time.
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Post by closetbull on Aug 29, 2015 17:16:07 GMT
Greatest athlete perhaps although the sport has become as tainted as cycling currently.
Best.
Botham.
Mathews.
Strange how the greats become synonymous with one name.
with the exception of Sting and Bono I guess?.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2015 17:19:13 GMT
Phil Taylor
A P McCoy
Both totally dominated their sports over much longer time periods
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2015 17:22:26 GMT
Greatest athlete perhaps although the sport has become as tainted as cycling currently. Best. Botham. Mathews. Strange how the greats become synonymous with one name. with the exception of Sting and Bono I guess?. And maybe Keyte. |
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Post by oldmeadowender on Aug 29, 2015 17:40:21 GMT
Phil Taylor A P McCoy Both totally dominated their sports over much longer time periods One is a beer game the other is farming. |
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Post by sillymeadows on Aug 29, 2015 19:16:51 GMT
What about the lads who played both cricket an football for England , can't remember there names but do remember one of them advertised brylcream can anyone remind me
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2015 19:31:55 GMT
What about the lads who played both cricket an football for England , can't remember there names but do remember one of them advertised brylcream can anyone remind me Dennis Compton is one of England's greatest cricketers and also played football for Arsenal. There are a few dual internationals but probably none that reached such heights. |
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Post by sillymeadows on Aug 29, 2015 19:37:13 GMT
What about the lads who played both cricket an football for England , can't remember there names but do remember one of them advertised brylcream can anyone remind me Dennis Compton was one of England's greatest cricketers and also played football for Arsenal. There are a few dual internationals but probably none that reached such heights. Cheers glos |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2015 20:33:37 GMT
Arnold Sidebottom, Steve Gatting and Steve Ogrizovic. Now there's talent. None of them were stellar in one field in the way that Compton was. |
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Post by Barney still in B-Block on Aug 29, 2015 20:36:41 GMT
For sheer entertainment it has to be Botham.
All time greats to include Redgrave, Pinsent, Daley Thompson, Tony McCoy, George Best, Ronnie Radford.
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Post by Evan Elpus on Aug 29, 2015 21:57:32 GMT
Eddie the Eagle for me!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2015 22:40:43 GMT
What about the lads who played both cricket an football for England , can't remember there names but do remember one of them advertised brylcream can anyone remind me Dennis Compton is one of England's greatest cricketers and also played football for Arsenal. There are a few dual internationals but probably none that reached such heights. I am equally as inept at both if that helps. |
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Post by newuxbull on Aug 29, 2015 23:06:14 GMT
Sir Chris Hoy...........THREAD CLOSED.
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Post by BullRush on Aug 30, 2015 5:23:07 GMT
Ryan Giggs anyone?
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