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**Vitoethiche** · 07-27-2012, 04:59 PM

Awesome. So he isn't the greatest, but you have no opinion on who might be better.

I'd argue Jesse Owens but arguments could be made for many on that list... I've also suggested someone should analyze by how dominant you are in your sport so you're not at a disadvantage because of limited opportunity.

**JoesBro** · 07-27-2012, 05:00 PM

Damn you. That's like 3 posts in a row we've said the same thing back-to-back.

I was about to say that

you are just a second slow.

**Sakkola** · 07-27-2012, 05:01 PM

its just ice skating.

A sweep of all distances? Nobody's done anything close to that in any other sport.

**BigBobdd** · 07-27-2012, 05:02 PM

Usain Bolt.

**paydayuscf** · 07-27-2012, 05:03 PM

In the context that 8 gold medals shouldn't anoint him as "Greatest All-Time Olympian".
Great accomplishment but completely unfair playing field. As I said earlier in the thread, someone like Michael Jordan only had the opportunity to win one gold medal.

pfft.

Jordan has 2 golds in 2 opportunities. come on man!

**BigBobdd** · 07-27-2012, 05:03 PM

In the conversation... no idea how he'd compare to other great swimmers in history like Spitz.

You got me thinking... That might be the more fair way.
Maybe make a list of greatest athletes in each sport and then rank them. Then the list wouldn't be all track-and-field and swimmers who had more medal opportunities.

well, he did beat Spitz's seven gold medal record when he tallied eight.

**ElegeExcest** · 07-27-2012, 05:03 PM

Michael Phelps is overrated? Arguments like these are why I fucking love this joint.

Can't tell if trolling or just very very stupid.

In the context that 8 gold medals shouldn't anoint him as "Greatest All-Time Olympian".
Great accomplishment but completely unfair playing field. As I said earlier in the thread, someone like Michael Jordan only had the opportunity to win one gold medal.

**XangadsX** · 07-27-2012, 05:04 PM

A sweep of all distances? Nobody's done anything close to that in any other sport.

read the whole thread dude.

**casinochniks** · 07-27-2012, 05:04 PM

In the context that 8 gold medals shouldn't anoint him as "Greatest All-Time Olympian".
Great accomplishment but completely unfair playing field. As I said earlier in the thread, someone like Michael Jordan only had the opportunity to win one gold medal.

He doesn't have 8 gold medals. He has FOURTEEN.

**Herimoisige** · 07-27-2012, 05:04 PM

Carl Lewis.

**dodadaxia** · 07-27-2012, 05:04 PM

Usain Bolt.

That guy pissed me off by not finishing his race.
I would love to know what his World Record could have been if he didn't quit and hot-dog during the end of it. Talk about dominating though... wow.

**stuck_in_WA** · 07-27-2012, 05:04 PM

In the context that 8 gold medals shouldn't anoint him as "Greatest All-Time Olympian".
Great accomplishment but completely unfair playing field. As I said earlier in the thread, someone like Michael Jordan only had the opportunity to win one gold medal.

he could have tried out for the baseball team.

**marketheal** · 07-27-2012, 05:07 PM

Jordan has 2 golds in 2 opportunities. come on man!

He doesn't have 8 gold medals. He has FOURTEEN.

So both of you didn't get I was referring to a given Olympics?

**VitaliyMurnov** · 07-27-2012, 05:10 PM

In the context that 8 gold medals shouldn't anoint him as "Greatest All-Time Olympian".
Great accomplishment but completely unfair playing field. As I said earlier in the thread, someone like Michael Jordan only had the opportunity to win one gold medal.

He won 2 gold medals and could've had more but chose not to play in anymore Olympics.

**brilkyPlayday** · 07-27-2012, 05:10 PM

he could have tried out for the baseball team.

Or basketball players should have individual events in addition to their team events... just like swimming.

**jyhugikuhih** · 07-27-2012, 05:10 PM

Jim Thorpe.

**adultcomicssitedessaa** · 07-27-2012, 05:10 PM

In the context that 8 gold medals shouldn't anoint him as "Greatest All-Time Olympian".
Great accomplishment but completely unfair playing field. As I said earlier in the thread, someone like Michael Jordan only had the opportunity to win one gold medal.

Like I said, you have absolutely no idea of the scope and diversity of his accomplishment.

**homerdienru** · 07-27-2012, 05:11 PM

So both of you didn't get I was referring to a given Olympics?

So greatest Olympian ever is now limited to one set of Olympics?

Now this is even a dumber argument.

**iroxmxinau** · 07-27-2012, 05:11 PM

we're doing greatest olympian now? easy, Dionysus

**secondmortgagek** · 07-27-2012, 05:11 PM

pfft.

Jordan has 2 golds in 2 opportunities. come on man!

Plus, he had plenty of opportunity for more.

07-27-2012, 04:59 PM	#81
Vitoethiche Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 400 Senior Member	Awesome. So he isn't the greatest, but you have no opinion on who might be better. I'd argue Jesse Owens but arguments could be made for many on that list... I've also suggested someone should analyze by how dominant you are in your sport so you're not at a disadvantage because of limited opportunity. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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JoesBro Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 368 Senior Member	Damn you. That's like 3 posts in a row we've said the same thing back-to-back. I was about to say that you are just a second slow. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-27-2012, 05:01 PM	#83
Sakkola Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 382 Senior Member	its just ice skating. A sweep of all distances? Nobody's done anything close to that in any other sport. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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BigBobdd Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 328 Senior Member	Usain Bolt. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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paydayuscf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 410 Senior Member	In the context that 8 gold medals shouldn't anoint him as "Greatest All-Time Olympian". Great accomplishment but completely unfair playing field. As I said earlier in the thread, someone like Michael Jordan only had the opportunity to win one gold medal. pfft. Jordan has 2 golds in 2 opportunities. come on man! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-27-2012, 05:03 PM	#86
BigBobdd Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 328 Senior Member	In the conversation... no idea how he'd compare to other great swimmers in history like Spitz. You got me thinking... That might be the more fair way. Maybe make a list of greatest athletes in each sport and then rank them. Then the list wouldn't be all track-and-field and swimmers who had more medal opportunities. well, he did beat Spitz's seven gold medal record when he tallied eight. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-27-2012, 05:03 PM	#87
ElegeExcest Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	Michael Phelps is overrated? Arguments like these are why I fucking love this joint. Can't tell if trolling or just very very stupid. In the context that 8 gold medals shouldn't anoint him as "Greatest All-Time Olympian". Great accomplishment but completely unfair playing field. As I said earlier in the thread, someone like Michael Jordan only had the opportunity to win one gold medal. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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XangadsX Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 452 Senior Member	A sweep of all distances? Nobody's done anything close to that in any other sport. read the whole thread dude. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-27-2012, 05:04 PM	#89
casinochniks Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 416 Senior Member	In the context that 8 gold medals shouldn't anoint him as "Greatest All-Time Olympian". Great accomplishment but completely unfair playing field. As I said earlier in the thread, someone like Michael Jordan only had the opportunity to win one gold medal. He doesn't have 8 gold medals. He has FOURTEEN. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Herimoisige Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 412 Senior Member	Carl Lewis. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-27-2012, 05:04 PM	#91
dodadaxia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 387 Senior Member	Usain Bolt. That guy pissed me off by not finishing his race. I would love to know what his World Record could have been if he didn't quit and hot-dog during the end of it. Talk about dominating though... wow. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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stuck_in_WA Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 417 Senior Member	In the context that 8 gold medals shouldn't anoint him as "Greatest All-Time Olympian". Great accomplishment but completely unfair playing field. As I said earlier in the thread, someone like Michael Jordan only had the opportunity to win one gold medal. he could have tried out for the baseball team. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-27-2012, 05:07 PM	#93
marketheal Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 488 Senior Member	Jordan has 2 golds in 2 opportunities. come on man! He doesn't have 8 gold medals. He has FOURTEEN. So both of you didn't get I was referring to a given Olympics? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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VitaliyMurnov Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 449 Senior Member	In the context that 8 gold medals shouldn't anoint him as "Greatest All-Time Olympian". Great accomplishment but completely unfair playing field. As I said earlier in the thread, someone like Michael Jordan only had the opportunity to win one gold medal. He won 2 gold medals and could've had more but chose not to play in anymore Olympics. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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brilkyPlayday Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 444 Senior Member	he could have tried out for the baseball team. Or basketball players should have individual events in addition to their team events... just like swimming. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-27-2012, 05:10 PM	#96
jyhugikuhih Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 452 Senior Member	Jim Thorpe. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-27-2012, 05:10 PM	#97
adultcomicssitedessaa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	In the context that 8 gold medals shouldn't anoint him as "Greatest All-Time Olympian". Great accomplishment but completely unfair playing field. As I said earlier in the thread, someone like Michael Jordan only had the opportunity to win one gold medal. Like I said, you have absolutely no idea of the scope and diversity of his accomplishment. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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homerdienru Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 390 Senior Member	So both of you didn't get I was referring to a given Olympics? So greatest Olympian ever is now limited to one set of Olympics? Now this is even a dumber argument. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-27-2012, 05:11 PM	#99
iroxmxinau Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 404 Senior Member	we're doing greatest olympian now? easy, Dionysus Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-27-2012, 05:11 PM	#100
secondmortgagek Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 386 Senior Member	pfft. Jordan has 2 golds in 2 opportunities. come on man! Plus, he had plenty of opportunity for more. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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