MW wrote:LaughingKookaburra wrote:I reckon he has claims at being the greatest sportsman of all time. 21 Olympic Gold Medals is absolutely unbelievable.
I'm conflicted about this.
Best sportsperson every 4 years yes.
For best sportsperson of all time, I would be looking at someone who is doing it week in week out every year.
Floyd Mayweather?
Michael Jordan?
Serena Williams?
Roger Federer?
Interesting debate. Phelps has claims to being the best Olympian of all time, perhaps not so much the best sportsman of all time.
When you look at Phelps the bloke is just born to swim... Big long arms and clearly a super tank.