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Who's your favourite Summer Olympian, and why?



Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patreon
Jul 11, 2003
73,365
West west west Sussex
In the absence of anything exciting happening today have a think about this.

I've been giving this some thought and am yet yo make up my mind.

Currently it's obviously Bolt.
Historically may well be Daley Thompson, although I'm not sure, yet.

Oh I almost forgot the likes of Eric the Eel, even though 'pointing and laughing at the foreigner' doesn't sit to well with me now.




I guess it would be rude to not mention the hormonally challenged Stat's choice, Katrin Krabbe.
 


RandyWanger

Je suis rôti de boeuf
Mar 14, 2013
5,994
Done a Frexit, now in London
I like Sir Chris Hoy. 2 of my main hobbies are bikes and cars, love motorsport. Had a little chat with him at Le Mans this year, he's a very approachable person and clearly passionate about both.
 


ManOfSussex

We wunt be druv
Apr 11, 2016
14,729
Rape of Hastings, Sussex
Current: Mo Farah
Historic: Daley Thompson

I could also mention various female beach volley ball players, the Dutch women's hockey team..............................:love:
 


Prince Monolulu

Everything in Moderation
Oct 2, 2013
10,201
The Race Hill
This lady, great achievements. Just shows you couldn't beat Fanny.

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big hilda

Active member
Feb 13, 2013
137
Fanny? Just give me a razor and I'm in heaven with Heike.

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Current...Meh.
 
























Goldstone1976

We Got Calde in!!
Helpful Moderator
NSC Patreon
Apr 30, 2013
13,763
Herts
Greg Rutherford - Gets nothing like the credit he deserves.

You mean that he doesn't get the recognition he deserves for being the reigning Diamond League, Commonwealth, European, World, & Olympic Champion? Yep - I'd agree with that.
 




essbee

New member
Jan 5, 2005
3,656
Charlotte Dujardin - dressage. World, Olympic, European and Commonwealth champ.

Legend and a bloody nice person.
 


Thunder Bolt

Ordinary Supporter
Jessica Ennis. Has to be great in 7 different disciplines.

Historically Daley Thompson for similar reasons (yes, I know it was the decathlon).
 


LlcoolJ

Mama said knock you out.
Oct 14, 2009
12,982
Sheffield
You mean that he doesn't get the recognition he deserves for being the reigning Diamond League, Commonwealth, European, World, & Olympic Champion? Yep - I'd agree with that.
+1

His image suffers from him being opinionated and ginger unfortunately. He should get way more recognition for his achievements.
 






Postman Pat

Well-known member
Jul 24, 2007
6,971
Coldean
Steve Ovett - I ran around Withdean Stadium with him (and loads of other people) after his medal win in 1980. Local Legend.

Now - Probably just Wiggins, but honourable mentions to Cavendish, Ennis, Farah, Nicola Adams....
 


Yoda

English & European
Félix Sánchez. Was unbeatable for a time over the 400m Hurdles (my old event when I was fit). Made winning the Olympics in 2004 easy. Then, when given no chance in 2012 after years of injury set backs and not doing a lot on the global stage, comes back and wins again in the same time as in Athens, and his fastest run in 8 years.
 



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