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Who is the GOAT of GOATs?
Posted on 8/9/16 at 9:34 pm
Posted on 8/9/16 at 9:34 pm
Phelps love has understandably taken over the Olympic board and he is getting a lot "greatest athlete of all time" hype. My only thing with jocking Phelps is all the events swimmers compete in. But, then again, if you measure greatness by how much better an athlete is than the next closest competition, I'm guessing he's up there.
People like Jack Nicklaus, Serena, and Federer have piled up awesome numbers of major titles, but they're not THAT much better than the people in second. I remember seeing some insane stats about Gretzky on Puck Daddy and I think baloo has made a case he is GOAT of GOATs. What say you? Is there some marathon runner or person in a lesser known sport who didn't have the opportunity to pile up medals/titles who should be considered?
People like Jack Nicklaus, Serena, and Federer have piled up awesome numbers of major titles, but they're not THAT much better than the people in second. I remember seeing some insane stats about Gretzky on Puck Daddy and I think baloo has made a case he is GOAT of GOATs. What say you? Is there some marathon runner or person in a lesser known sport who didn't have the opportunity to pile up medals/titles who should be considered?
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Posted on 8/9/16 at 9:35 pm to Bunk Moreland
The Bambino was not only one of the greatest sluggers, but also a very good pitcher.
Posted on 8/9/16 at 9:37 pm to Bunk Moreland
It's Gretzky
Posted on 8/9/16 at 9:38 pm to Bunk Moreland
LeGOAT
Posted on 8/9/16 at 9:39 pm to Bunk Moreland
Let's revisit this when LeBron retires...
Posted on 8/9/16 at 9:39 pm to Bunk Moreland
Phelps hands down
Posted on 8/9/16 at 9:41 pm to Bunk Moreland
There's literally no way to determine this. It's pretty much pointless to compare people from different sports.
Posted on 8/9/16 at 9:41 pm to Bunk Moreland
Kerri Walsh. Never lost an Olympic match and only lost one in tournament play in her career. Pretty dominating IMO
Posted on 8/9/16 at 9:49 pm to CaptainPanic
That's a JOKE
Posted on 8/9/16 at 9:51 pm to arkyhawk
quote:
There's literally no way to determine this. It's pretty much pointless to compare people from different sports.
I agree, but it can be fun to talk about. It's almost impossible to judge people at different positions within the same sport.
You could make an argument that Larry Allen could be the best NFL player of all time and it wouldn't be a ridiculous argument.
Posted on 8/9/16 at 9:51 pm to Bunk Moreland
WestCoastAg: "Clayton Kershaw"
Posted on 8/9/16 at 9:52 pm to Bunk Moreland
Usain Bolt
Posted on 8/9/16 at 9:58 pm to Bunk Moreland
It's Phelps. He's been in 5 Olympics.
The thing about swimming is that yes they compete in a lot of events, but they also race in prelims, semis and finals. They race in multiple races a day. Lots of endurance.
Plus they go up against a ton of guys that specialize in particular strokes.
To do what he's done in multiple events, multiple Olympics, with multiple different strokes. To be by far the greatest Olympian.
21 gold medals and counting.
Phelps is the GOAT athlete.
The thing about swimming is that yes they compete in a lot of events, but they also race in prelims, semis and finals. They race in multiple races a day. Lots of endurance.
Plus they go up against a ton of guys that specialize in particular strokes.
To do what he's done in multiple events, multiple Olympics, with multiple different strokes. To be by far the greatest Olympian.
21 gold medals and counting.
Phelps is the GOAT athlete.
Posted on 8/9/16 at 10:09 pm to Fun Bunch
dude freakn made olympic swim team at 15 yrs old! And even set a world record at 15... insane
Posted on 8/9/16 at 10:09 pm to Bunk Moreland
Phelps and Gretzky and nobody is even close after them.
Posted on 8/9/16 at 10:11 pm to Bunk Moreland
Posted on 8/9/16 at 10:16 pm to JJ27
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It's Gretzky
Absolutely its Gretzky. His records are unfathomable.
Posted on 8/9/16 at 10:17 pm to stendulkar
Now your username makes sense
ETA: I downvoted you btw
ETA: I downvoted you btw
This post was edited on 8/9/16 at 10:18 pm
Posted on 8/9/16 at 10:18 pm to Lester Earl
False. It's kobe bryant you frick boy
Posted on 8/9/16 at 10:25 pm to WestCoastAg
fight me irl
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