Laura007 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 there has been a lot of talk about micheal phelps being the greatest olympian ever as he has 11 gold medals to date with more to come. but is he..................................................errrr nope. steve redgrave in my books is the greates olympian ever 5 golds at 5 differernt olypics spanning 16 years. what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spratly0 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 i agree winning lots of medals at one games is fantastic but to be at the top of your sport over a time span of 16 + years is just legendary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Got to be Jesse Owens hasn't it?!?! How many other people have broken 3 world records and tied a 4th in the space of 45 odd minutes?! And in olympian terms despite having to overcome racial discrimination he managed to win 4 gold medals in the '36 Olympics. Jonathon Edwards is still my all time athletics hero though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I think there should be a 'greatest olympian' in different fields, as for swimming he wins hands down, but then in swimming you have the chance to enter so many events and HE IS AMAZING in the pool...but 8 medals might be a stretch, did anyone see the heat with him in today where he came second? I think that Steve Redgrave deserves the title for rowing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 steve redgrave in my books is the greates olympian ever 5 golds at 5 differernt olypics spanning 16 years. Hear, hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonix Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Im a big fan of Beth Tweddle - she has done alot for British gymnastics. Olympic gymnastics seems to be a nasty business in some countries and for her to do so well for us over so many years in the Championships etc is fab! xXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I agree, you can't compare the different sports. He is fantastic in his sport but can't be said to be better than other athletes from other disciplines. I'm a Steve Redgrave fan too but also think Lance Armstrong was incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
