michael johnson all day long.a proper sporting legend that was streets ahead of his rivals and with no question marks into his integrity.michael phelps isn't too bad either.
I'd go for Steve Redgrave. 5 time gold medalist - great achievement, even more so when you consider he's also diabetic. Huge achievement. Also in a sport that technology (Ithink Carlsberg has a valid point) has hardly had an effect on. Yeah training schedules and diet may be more scientific but at the end of the day, a row boat will always be a row boat.
If you think about F1 and accept that he now does not qualify as it is more than 10 years since his death then Ayrton Senna was imperious, better than Schumacher by miles.
Last 10 years as well brings up Richard Burns the only English World Rally Champion who died two years ago from a brain tumour.
Off to the Goodwood revival festival on 01/09/06, have to wear a tie to get into the paddock, how standards have slipped.
I like medders point about the limited technical impact on rowing. However, none of us really know just how much of a major impact Redgrave had on the teams he rowed in. The real excellence could of been down to Pinsent, for example.
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I like medders point about the limited technical impact on rowing. However, none of us really know just how much of a major impact Redgrave had on the teams he rowed in. The real excellence could of been down to Pinsent, for example.
2 of his 5 golds were without Pinsent........ and all of them were a mix of pairs and fours, coxed and coxless, so I'm a firm believer that Redgrave was the man at the very top of his sport during his 20+ year run in the sport.
For me, Redgrave has to be there- the length of time at the top is testament to his drive and quality. Martina Navaratlova (sheer impact/ longevity) and Tiger Woods (total domination against quality oposition) make up my other two.
see Federer won the US Open again at the weekend. Like Wimbledon, has one the last three US Opens and has now won the US Open, Wimbledon and Australian Open this year.
Schumaker's career ended yesterday, shame he couldn't end it on a high.
Not a big fan of motor sports, but he will be a massive loss to the sport. In my mind the greatest driver of all time as he has done it over time, and not always with the best car.
Absolutely loathed the bloke. In my mind, a cheat, an arrogant a...hole. Had a silly smirk on my face yesterday when he got the puncture.
Not sure about your best car comments though. He only raced for 3 teams, one of them for one race only. Rest of the time he was in teams with big budgets (huge at Ferrari). 'Team tactics' also helped him in a big way at Ferrari, with his partner often forced to move over for him during races.
I'm glad he's gone, and hopeful for more closer racing in the future.
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steve davis? steven hendry?
Its Cantona for sure.
Greatest of my life time, Cliff Thorburn hehehe
Serious, Tiger Woods or Steve Redgrave
I'd go for Steve Redgrave. 5 time gold medalist - great achievement, even more so when you consider he's also diabetic. Huge achievement. Also in a sport that technology (Ithink Carlsberg has a valid point) has hardly had an effect on. Yeah training schedules and diet may be more scientific but at the end of the day, a row boat will always be a row boat.
All hail The Frog
Last 10 years as well brings up Richard Burns the only English World Rally Champion who died two years ago from a brain tumour.
Off to the Goodwood revival festival on 01/09/06, have to wear a tie to get into the paddock, how standards have slipped.
I like medders point about the limited technical impact on rowing. However, none of us really know just how much of a major impact Redgrave had on the teams he rowed in. The real excellence could of been down to Pinsent, for example.
2 of his 5 golds were without Pinsent........ and all of them were a mix of pairs and fours, coxed and coxless, so I'm a firm believer that Redgrave was the man at the very top of his sport during his 20+ year run in the sport.
For me, Redgrave has to be there- the length of time at the top is testament to his drive and quality. Martina Navaratlova (sheer impact/ longevity) and Tiger Woods (total domination against quality oposition) make up my other two.
what a man!
How's that for a claim to fame?
Cheeky young whippersnapper!!
He was a mature student at the time!
Unbelievable how anyone can remain so consistent.
You can only beat what's put in front of you.......
Not a big fan of motor sports, but he will be a massive loss to the sport. In my mind the greatest driver of all time as he has done it over time, and not always with the best car.
Not sure about your best car comments though. He only raced for 3 teams, one of them for one race only. Rest of the time he was in teams with big budgets (huge at Ferrari). 'Team tactics' also helped him in a big way at Ferrari, with his partner often forced to move over for him during races.
I'm glad he's gone, and hopeful for more closer racing in the future.