Bolt vs Phelps
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equally impressive. They are both the greatest ever in their respective sports0
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Bolt! but then again I may be biased cuz i'm Jamaican0
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Both were very entertaining to watch, its hard to pick just one0
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I kinda hate these discussions because really there's no right answer, but here's mine.
Bolt has won the 100 meter and 200 meter in two straight Olympics.
Phelps has won the Individual 200 meter IM and 100 Butterfly in three straight Olympics.
So even if you reduce Phelps down to his two most successful events he's got an Olympics on Bolt.
That doesn't make him more impressive, or a better athlete....See my post 'above' yours.
Yours is a hypothetical scenario. You have no idea what would happen in any of those instances. The Olympics is about winning medals in your chosen sport. I gave a specific reason why I would choose Phelps.
I wasn't attacking your answer. Just giving an alternate view point.
Even comparing them at all is a hypothetical scenario. If strictly looking at who is more impressive why not take into consideration total athletic ability, and how that would translate to other sports?0 -
BOLT!!!!
Bolt has WAYYYYYY more competition than Phelps does. No matter where you go on this planet someone is running and racing...but to be a swimmer you have to have access to water to train in. So there aren't going to be as many competitors out there.
BOLT > Phelps
I will say that I believe the training for Swimming seems to be harder than sprinting...but it's not like I have experienced both to know...I just hear that to be the case.....0 -
equally impressive. They are both the greatest ever in their respective sports
I second this!
Also...yum! x0 -
Both brilliant in their own right and don't think you could really disagree with the fact that they are one of the best if not the best ever in their own sports. Think it will be interesting to see if Bolt can do the same again in 2016 or see whether he tries the 400m tho.0
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How about neither. I saw this comparison on ESPN lastnight and just laughed. Who cares they are two different worlds. Bolt's comments about being the best blah blah blah sure showed his class. I get you are the best runner cool but that is one sport in a world of many. Phelps is a pothead who can swim. Next topic. :sad:0
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I say Bolt, as his victories tend to be by wider margins and more people (competition) from around the world run vs. swim.0
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Especially after last night, I really don't like Bolt.
He declared himself a legend. Gifted? Sure. Pompous and arrogant? You bet!0 -
Usian Bolt because he stopped an interview and waited while the Spanish anthem was played for another athlete.0
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Phelps for versatility, Bolt for jaw dropping ability.
Every time I see Bolt run he looks like he's jogging the last half of the race and looking around wondering where everyone is... against the most elite athletes in the world!0 -
equally impressive. They are both the greatest ever in their respective sports
I agree with this... Bolt is cooler tho!0 -
I'm not very good with sport, so I'm sorry if I say something that wouldn't be possible, but does anyone else think we should put a pool next to a running track and race Phelps against Bolt ? It would be entertaining if nothing else :L.0
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How about neither. I saw this comparison on ESPN lastnight and just laughed. Who cares they are two different worlds. Bolt's comments about being the best blah blah blah sure showed his class. I get you are the best runner cool but that is one sport in a world of many. Phelps is a pothead who can swim. Next topic. :sad:
thanks for making us all feel a little smarter today with your ignorance.0 -
Out of those I give Bolt the edge. He reckons he's going to try out for Manchester United when he retires :laugh:
I'd widen the "consummate sportsman" shortlist to include Alistair Brownlee, however. He ran the 10km run leg of the triathlon faster than some of the finalists in the 10,000 metres after having swum a mile and cycled 40km, and only 90 seconds slower than the winner!0 -
I say Bolt, as his victories tend to be by wider margins and more people (competition) from around the world run vs. swim.
Bolt's victories are by wider (that term is way relative) in the 2012 Olympics, but in 2004 and 2008 Michael was blowing people out of the water.
In the in the 200 Fly, Michael set the last record in 2008 at 1:51.51. He set the 8 records prior to that and it hasn't been touched since. Ditto the 400 IM, Michael set the last record in 2008 at 4:03.84, and set the 8 previous records. He was winning those races by body lengths in Beijing.0 -
Of the two Bolt wins IMHO but as an Olympian it's hard to argue against the political impact of Jesse Owens
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Owens
Can you imagine the pressure he felt at the '36 Berlin Olympics? And consider how his actions changed sport for the better?0 -
I say Bolt, as his victories tend to be by wider margins and more people (competition) from around the world run vs. swim.
Bolt's victories are by wider (that term is way relative) in the 2012 Olympics, but in 2004 and 2008 Michael was blowing people out of the water.
In the in the 200 Fly, Michael set the last record in 2008 at 1:51.51. He set the 8 records prior to that and it hasn't been touched since. Ditto the 400 IM, Michael set the last record in 2008 at 4:03.84, and set the 8 previous records. He was winning those races by body lengths in Beijing.
Bolt was setting records in 08' and pulling up at the end of the races......His world record run he pulled up WAY before the finish, still set the record, and still crushed everyone.
I'll even change my position. Greatest olympian-Phelps. Because with THAT many medals, it's hard to argue. Most impressive (which to me means most impressive athlete) I'll say Bolt.
I can't give Bolt greatest olympian, because I'd give Carl Lewis the nod, as a sprinter, for greatest olympian before I gave it to Bolt.0 -
equally impressive. They are both the greatest ever in their respective sports
^^ This for sure. You're comparing the world's fastest man and the most decorated swimmer/athlete. The hours of dedication, practice, diligence, strength, and endurance that go into each respective sport, make both athletes impressive. The poise that Phelps showed in this Olympics with each interview and the amazing show of respect when Bolt stopped his interview when the national anthem (of the only country that gives Jamaica great competition in the sprinting events) was playing show huge sportsmanship.0
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