where are today's sports superstars?
25 January 2007, 04:55 AM
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where are today's sports superstars?
As they are just celebrating Mohammed Ali's 65th birthday, I was wondering where today's sports superstars are.
I'd probably rate a superstar as a player you would watch even if you aren't a fan of the sporting code
I suppose Tiger Woods and Shane Warne might fall into the category, but they're not as exciting to watch as the likes of Teofilio Stevenson, Pele or George Best
Am I missing something, or just showing my age ?
I'd probably rate a superstar as a player you would watch even if you aren't a fan of the sporting code
I suppose Tiger Woods and Shane Warne might fall into the category, but they're not as exciting to watch as the likes of Teofilio Stevenson, Pele or George Best
Am I missing something, or just showing my age ?
25 January 2007, 10:24 AM
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Your age - and I bet I am older than you
They are still dotted about and there have been a handful since the Ali era. You might be right about today but in recent past - Brian Lara, Federer, Wilkinson and Lomu (Rugby), Killy (skiing, spelling?), Lauda, that swimmer with 7 golds and umpteen others whose names escape me!
Not forgetting Wayne Rooney of course
Beckham might even get in the list?
They are still dotted about and there have been a handful since the Ali era. You might be right about today but in recent past - Brian Lara, Federer, Wilkinson and Lomu (Rugby), Killy (skiing, spelling?), Lauda, that swimmer with 7 golds and umpteen others whose names escape me!
Not forgetting Wayne Rooney of course
Beckham might even get in the list?
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25 January 2007, 10:27 AM
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Ricky Hatton?
Like him or Loathe him David Beckham whilst on the pitch, as with a few other footballers even if you dont like the sport they are well respected within it.
I dont really follow rugby but Im sure there are a few top players in our camp. If he ever gets fit again, Johnny Wilkinson for one.
Jonathon Edwards
Also Muhammed Ali wasnt British so looking over the whole world there are plenty of top names that can be admired as to what they have achieved. Cant be bothered thinking of a top name from every sport so I'll leave it at that but I think your just having a victor meldrew moment.
Like him or Loathe him David Beckham whilst on the pitch, as with a few other footballers even if you dont like the sport they are well respected within it.
I dont really follow rugby but Im sure there are a few top players in our camp. If he ever gets fit again, Johnny Wilkinson for one.
Jonathon Edwards
Also Muhammed Ali wasnt British so looking over the whole world there are plenty of top names that can be admired as to what they have achieved. Cant be bothered thinking of a top name from every sport so I'll leave it at that but I think your just having a victor meldrew moment.
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25 January 2007, 10:41 AM
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Superstar, hero, ect.
The words no longer have any meaning they have been cheapened so!
Perhaps sport is avalible on a larger scale and it is more difficult to find that standout performer in such a wide aray of sports?
The words no longer have any meaning they have been cheapened so!
Perhaps sport is avalible on a larger scale and it is more difficult to find that standout performer in such a wide aray of sports?
25 January 2007, 10:47 AM
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How about a 12 times World Champion that i bet you've never even heard of? :-
Dougie Lampkin - World Trial Champion -
YouTube - Dougie Lampkin Sheffield Indoor trial 2006/2007
Dougie Lampkin - World Trial Champion -
YouTube - Dougie Lampkin Sheffield Indoor trial 2006/2007
25 January 2007, 10:49 AM
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oh, yeah - you're probably right; Jonah Lomu was good to watch (and how good would he have been without his chronic kidney problem?)
and Schumacher has an awesome record
and Schumacher has an awesome record
25 January 2007, 11:01 AM
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25 January 2007, 11:10 AM
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OK - I think you are probably right on that one
It's just that I am biased when it comes to Rugby.On the other hand you could say that even if only for a short ime they were at the top of their sport.I suppose the real heroes are the one that stayed at the top end for many seasons like Ali, Nicklaus and Schumacher.
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25 January 2007, 11:12 AM
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How about Ben Slinger, only 18, too? Trials Gallery - Ben Slinger About to Drop
And Lance Armstrong? Or "Big Mig" Indurain?
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25 January 2007, 11:23 AM
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Bet I have, then?
How about Ben Slinger, only 18, too? Trials Gallery - Ben Slinger About to Drop
And Lance Armstrong? Or "Big Mig" Indurain?
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How about Ben Slinger, only 18, too? Trials Gallery - Ben Slinger About to Drop
And Lance Armstrong? Or "Big Mig" Indurain?
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25 January 2007, 12:28 PM
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Moustachioed Mark Spitz, or the new Thorpedo?
Key thing is, define a superstar? Is it simply someone brilliant at what they do, for a long time - or is it someone who has a bit of public persona also? Frank Bruno (there, that should raise some chuckles...)
Michael Jordan - excellent example.
Key thing is, define a superstar? Is it simply someone brilliant at what they do, for a long time - or is it someone who has a bit of public persona also? Frank Bruno (there, that should raise some chuckles...)
Michael Jordan - excellent example.
25 January 2007, 12:34 PM
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Agree Lance must be one of the most impressive atheletes ever to have lived, have you read his book?
If you've suffered the big C the book is mazing, even if you havent its still a must read.
He's definitely HERO material.
By the way the book is called "its not about the bike"
If you've suffered the big C the book is mazing, even if you havent its still a must read.
He's definitely HERO material.
By the way the book is called "its not about the bike"
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