I was haveing a discussion with some friends and we were trying to say to a friend that formula 1 racers can't be defined as great sports persons as compared to the likes of ali etc.  Is this true?\nWho are your top 3 sports persons of all time?
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Yeah, I would agree with that.  I don't think formula 1 racing really counts as sports.  My top 3 would be\n1.  Muhammad Ali\n2.  Pele\n3.  Michael Jordan\nAll fantastic at their respective sports and worked really hard to get to the top of their game.
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You know, every country goes through a period of rebuilding once their champion players retire or begin to wind down. It's not fair to expect to produce champions at every turn. We in Oz have never had the pleasure that others have had with multiple champions or choices of them. We have produced some great players though, some of the best, just not all at the same time. Just be grateful that no matter where the players herald from that we still get to see fantastic tennis. I know what you are saying in relation to representative tennis. Sadly a lot of players do put their personal careers ahead of country. Although I personally find that a little sad ( as none seem to mind the chance at Olympic Gold) They have the right I guess to limit their matches and games if it's the Grand Slams that they have their eyes on. We tend to have unrealistic expectations of our players. Maybe it's just that other players are finding form or new players making their mark. I'm sure they are trying. They wouldn't want their fans to be disappointed in them.
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Both drivers are great in F1, but Fisi seems to be overshadowed by Alonso because the Spaniard showed his true stuff by winning the World Championship. Plus some people say that it's because Fisi has raced for small teams for too long. Fernando raced for a single year for Minardi and even then he was on contract with Benneton (2001), which was fully bought by Renault between the 2001 and 2002 seasons. And since 2003, Fernando has raced only for Renault (he was a test pilot in 2002). Fisi came to Renault only in 2005. He won his first race for RF1, but afterwards he was plagued by huge amounts of bad luck. Anyway, he showed his class by helping RF1, along with Fernando, to win the Constructors' Championship. And he will probably do this again this year, because without Fisi's points RF1 might drop from first place.
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Michael Jordan - greatest basketball player ever\n-----\nJackie Robinson - set a major precedent on sports history\n-----\nDick Butkis - the dirtiest and most feared football player ever (and unlike Lawrence Taylor did not get his edge from being high on cocaine)\n----\nBabe Ruth - no great athlete as ever been as in poor of physical health as he was, a sports anomaly\n----\nWayne Gretzky - indisputably the greatest hockey player to ever play\n----\nDale Earnhardt - unlike petty, won his races and championships in an era of regulated racing (Petty's car was just faster than everyone elses when he was racing)\n----\nArthur Ashe - not only his tennis, but his legacy and foundation will make him remembered for decades to come\n----\nPele - another milestone in sports history by going pro as a minor, and one of the greatest soccer players of all time\n----\nNolan Ryan - a symbol of longevity as well as holder of numerous pitching records and quite possible the greatest pitcher to ever take the mound\n----\nCharles Barkley - even though he never won an NBA title, the 6-4 power forward had a phenomenal NBA and collegiate career, and often dominated players half a foot taller than him. He is one of the greatest anomalys in sports history.
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ian...because of his performance at ncaas last year, and before that he dropped 2 seconds out of nowhere to set the world record in the 100 fly at 50.something (that is still one of the best races i have ever seen)
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Muhammed Ali, "the Greatest" fighter of all time. He actually brought tremendous interest back into boxing, something that's seriously lacking today.\n\nYou might have loved him or hated him, but you couldn't ignore him...
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they just drew with south korea.\n\ntheoritically, with zidane balding every passing day, he should have better aerodynamics and thus have a faster pace. but he runs slower than a stationary car.\n\nso yeah.\nthe answer's no.
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First thing: Fernando Alonso recently said that he started rather late in his ambition to become a F1 driver, ie he was 6 years old when he began his sporting career. Most of the other drivers were this age too +/-. How old are you now? How many world go-kart championships have you won? \n\nOne of the reasons women have not been prominent in F1 is because many of them were not given the chance to start their driving careers until they were around 12 or 13 years old. VERY late by recognised standards. But, attitudes are changing towards women drivers (thank goodness), but it will be years yet before they can compete on equal terms with the men. \n\nSecond thing: How tall are you? How heavy are you? How fit are you? Do you spend at least 5 hours a day in the gym? If the answer to these questions is: more than 5' 6", more than 10 stones (140 lbs), and not very fit because I rarely if ever go to the gym, then Sir, you are just dreaming. \n\nF1 Drivers are born, they are not made. They possess something different from the rest of us. And it is NOT the ability to drive a car fast. Rather, they are gladiators, prepared to risk their lives for us. \n\nBe like the rest of us and accept that we are not made the same way as them. Enjoy the races on TV. Stop dreaming.
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I always go for the person who is the best competitor, the hardest worker, and lies the least to get himself to the top. This season it was Terry, so I was slightly disappointed that Aras won it. It's kind of unfair that the best players barely ever win just because they are so great at what they do. Then again, it is just a game.
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Don't be surprised at any driver you may approach for an autograph, they are very accommodating. They will even engage you in conversation depending on what point it is before or after the race.  They are probably the most fan-friendly sport around at the moment.
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Lemond was the first American to win the Tour, three times.  He had an 'incredible comeback' story of his own, and his personality is a bit on the 'a type' side.  When Lance came along and started winning after coming back from cancer, and his story eclipsed that of Lemond's, I think he was a little stung by that.  It was at this point that the 'greatest comeback or greatest fraud' statement came out. Since then, the two have not much cared for each other.
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OMG i totally agree with you. everyone that likes Formula one hates/insults NASCAR/NHRA. They reasons are pretty dumb they are rednecks they only turn one way.... and well to all the haters I LOVE NASCAR & NHRA and i live on the west cost thank ya. anyone whos is dumb enough to change there mind is NOT a tru fan.
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schumi is the all time best after the great aryton senna.\n\namong the two kimi raikkonen is more talented and the better driver but unfortunately for him he has been placed in a wrong team at a wrong time of his carrier.\nit would be nice to see kimi in a ferrari next season IF shumi decides to quit.
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In my opinion, it's the greatest sport there is. I wish Kimi had a better car this year, if he raced with a Renault car he would dominate the sport, because to me, he's the best driver out there.
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k..let me get on my box for a second. \nyes, i'm getting very annoyed with a lot of things, including fellow nascar fans. \nthe haters/basher will always be there. oh well, their loss. they are missing out on a great thing. i am amused that they find it in their time to deal with something they claim to hate so much.. personally, i have better things to do with my time than focus on something i do not enjoy. to me, it's easier to let it slide off my back then to get annoyed with it. they have no impact on my life and i can watch my tv or sit at a track w/o their approval so i can happily go aklong my merrily nascar way.  however, you have to look at what some fans are putting out there to the public. i say some, b/c i know there are still some TRUE fans out there.\n\nfirst, let's get something straight: nascar is about racing. it's not about sex. so can we please of the love of all things holy in racing stop throwing underwear at driver's like jr or kasey kahne. yeah, we got it..some people think they are easy on the eyes. pretty does not pay the bills unless you are dancing on tables. driver are drivers. they are there for the talent and the sport. let's stop demeaning them like a freakin' piece of grade a meat. now, as i said, yes, there are some that are easy on the eyes. i lvoe tony, i think he's gorgeous, but if he could drive a car i wouldn't hae one piece of #20 gear.. if fans put it out there like it's all about something so shallow people will take that and use it.\n\nsecond things are getting just ugly inside the sport. personally, i'm getting really extremely tired of everyne being ridiculous about the rivalries. i mean, yes, there are rivaliries and you can bag on other driver's a bit..but in the past years it has gotten to the extreme. it's gone from my driver can outdriver you driver.. to your driver is a lying cheating, homesexual, whinng scumbag..and it's just not nescessary. \npeople just can't admit when they are outraced, and it's irritating. i mean when someone besides their driver wins it becomes a matter of cheating an blah blah blah.. how about you just admit that you got outraced on that one. every driver would rather win against the best and have it be considered as a good win b/c they truly outraced.. and every driver would rather lose to a good driver than one who just got lucky. \nit's getting really disgusting that people are like wishing harm, actual bodily harm on other driver's..Now that's just plain sick and wrong.\nseriously, my two favorite driver's are probably on the top of the hate list..so i've gotten used to it over the years..but i still think it's gone way overboard and really makes me want to be escorted out of the tracks in handcuffs. i mean some people just need their stupidy stuffed right down their throats sideways.. \n\nnow we take all that and put it out there for the non nascar people to view and what do you think thy are going to take from it?? it's all about representing things better. \nk i will jump off my box now..thanks.
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Ha! Agreed. A picture says a thousand words.\nhttp://www.raisport.rai.it/RaiSport/pub/ansa/imglarge/2006/4/ad0ef1046fe3ec857d85449412bd8bf7.jpg\nVOGUE!!!!\nA-Very "Gay" Johnson
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You are so correct, especially about Ronaldo. I always thought soccer fans were much more loyal to their international stars when they were playing for their home country's Cup team (compared to fans from the USA and our traditional sports), but I was mistaken. He was definately their hero four years ago, and now they only talk about how fat he is. Short memories!