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Old 05-18-2012, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by tachyonbb View Post
Wilma Rudolph overcoming polio and winning 3 gold medals in 1960.

As was mentioned before the incredible career of Eddy Merckx.

Wilt's 100 points on first blush is impressive, but when the whole story is told it is not something to be proud of.
I agree Bruce. Wilma's story is very inspirational.

Now as far as Wilt's 100. As stated before it was a fluke thing. Everyone remembers Wilt's 100, but not very many people remember that Jesse Owens broke 4 world records in less than an hour in 1935. And for prolonged dominance, how does one not at least consider Cael Sanderson's collegiate wrestling record or 159-0 with 4 National Titles to be one of, if not, the greatest accomplishments in the history of sports..
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