Who is the best swimmer of all times?
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I t0tAlly AgrEE wit da others.......Phelps is AwE$Um.......!! (He's still a kid in comparison wit others however......!! But damn can he swim.....!!) \n\nThough I think Ian Thorpe was BRILLIANT t00!!!!!! ;)
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As of now i think Ricky ponting is the best captain.\nStephen Fleming is also equally good.
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James Hoban.\n\nNow, why is this question under "Swimming & Diving"?
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of all time:\n                            Peter Schmeical\n Poalo Maldini      Jaap Stam         Pallister   Dennis irwin\n\n Beckham          Ronaldinho       Maradona      jomo Sono\n                             Kaka\n                            Cantona\n\nsubs:   \nPele\nMario Kempes\nPuskas
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"Professional"?  There hasn't been a single professional swimmer ever.  Mark Spitz managed to live off of endorsements for a few years but eventually had to get a job other than being a swimmer.\n\nI suggest starting with the local parks and recreational organisation - they'll have an idea of where he can learn or join a team (if he's old enough).
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_swimming
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I swim competitively currently under the coaching personel of 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist Kristine Quance.  I love swimming and im not in high school yet.  no funny stories yet but swimming is really good for you
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Kaitlyn Huff lit up last years world championships, I think she's certainly a favorite heading into 2008. Ryan Lochte has swum well since and should backup Michael Phelps well.
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karch karaly.  he's won a beach volleyball tournament in every decade since the 70's; he has two Olympic gold medals in indoor volleyball, and won the first men's beach olymipic gold medal.  and he's the one that all the top volleyball players in the world initially inspired to be.
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Yes it is,its one of the best and one of the most prolific sports there is, swimmers are amongst the most elite finess regimes there is and are far superior than footballers. nearly all countries compete at swimming, Soccer is no 1. Basketball is No 2. Swimming is No 3.Why do you think Swimming is the highlight of any international sporting Games events ie: Olympic Games/Panam games etc, your right your class 8 grade guys are not very smart in fact their dumbasses and would probally drown if they go in the water.
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The best ones are full bodysuits FastSkin it is easy to move in, and it is great water riestence, I use all the time when swimming competively.
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It usually works out that swimmers are either good at fly and breast stroke or back and free. As a swimmer you will usually specialize in a certain stroke unless you plan on swimming Individual Medley. Don't worry too much about it. Work on all your strokes during practice and concentrate on your stronger strokes like fly and breast stroke.
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Efren Reyes, "The Magician" has to be the greatest pool player to have ever played the game. He can hit shots that other players cannot even imagine, yet alone attempt to hit.\n\nIt is true that in the modern game he can't quite match up in terms of the consistency of the break with the current professionals, but at his prime, Reyes was untouchable.\n\nOther contenders would have to be Earl "The Pearl" Stickland - a prickly character but someone who has been at the pinnacle of pool for a very long time. Fransisco Bustamante is also a really good player.
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If you base the performance on medals won, the best performing nation in Modern Olympic history is the USA. \n\nThe  link shows the total medals won by nation, for both the Summer & Winter games.
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Muhammed Ali\n  \nPelé\n\n(I have met somebody who played against Pelé, and against Garrincha, and all the famous footballers of that era, Stanley Matthews etc. I don't think he would have voted for a footballer as the best sportsman!)\n\nJesse Owens (well before my time)
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The greatest volleyball player of all time is almost certainly Karch Kiraly.  As far as current players go, there is no one dominant enough to determine a best on the men's side.  On the women's side, Kerri Walsh is probably the best.
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Definately PETR CECH. He is the best goalie of all time.