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Old 08-21-2008, 01:55 PM   #11
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Default Re: Who is the best athlete at the Olympics - Phelps or Bolt?

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Originally Posted by Yorick View Post
I would say the winner of the DECATHLON is the greatest athlete of the olympics. The Swimming medely is only 4 swimming strokes, whereas the Decathlete must be a sprinter, hurdler, jumper, middle distrance runner etc.

As a close second, or even equal with the decathlon, I would place the winner of the TRIATHLON, (swim, cycle, run) next, as this too, is a much bigger examination of an athletes all-round abilities than just running, just swimming etc.

Thirdly I would place the winner of the modern pentathlon.
That's like saying bard is the best class because he can cast spells, fight and steal.

I don't see how being a jack of all trades means being best. I'm much more inclined to agree with what Cerek wrote above.

And one more thing, multiple posting is considered poor etiquette. Anyway, I won't mention this again; it was already pointed out to you by others few times before.
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