Undoubtedly there are many many amazing athletes, who do you feel was/is the greatest? You might want to consider career accomplishments, individual feets, competitive advantage, domination within playing field, etc. for your pick.
2007-01-01 07:22:48 · 6 answers · asked by neil_ritz 2 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
Lance Armstrong. No body has dominated a sport like he has. Also, it was an amazing comeback from cancer.
2007-01-01 07:25:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The great sac and fox indian (Native American) Jim Thorpe, an Olympic Champion was a superb athlete who excelled at various sports such as football, baseball , track and field and has been named as the greatest athlete of the 20th century by many sportswriters and organizations.
2007-01-01 07:34:14 · answer #2 · answered by brainstorm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 13:07:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I had to pick one, I'd be hard pressed to find one better than Michael Jordan...He has more championships than any other individual in their sport...I suppose you could argue the Boston Celtics of Red Auerbach's era...with Bill Russel being the athlete/ leader of those teams...or Wilt Chamberlain with the Lakers...
2007-01-01 07:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jim Thorpe, hands down. He was a sac and fox Indian from Oklahoma. Football, baseball, track and field.
2007-01-01 09:29:14 · answer #5 · answered by perniciousknids 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its was me sir john delta
2007-01-01 07:30:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋