I guess controversy sells ...
"Track and field is so much more physically demanding ..."
Michael Phelps is not the greatest Olympic athlete in history
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At the very least was Bolt did should be called "as impressive." We cannot measure medals to medals, Bolt's choices of events was limited by his sport. The women's beach volleyball were just a dominating as Phelps and Bolt. They got one medal.
I am willing to give Phelps the edge though. Bolt did not step out of the box when he had the chance the way Phelps has. Specifically Bolt said he was not going to run in the 4x400 final (as it turns out Jamaica didn't qualify anyhow).
One final thought, Bolt is the fastest human by far on land. Phelps is the greatest swimmer, but he is NOT the fastest. That matters to me a little bit.
At the very least was Bolt did should be called "as impressive." We cannot measure medals to medals, Bolt's choices of events was limited by his sport. The women's beach volleyball were just a dominating as Phelps and Bolt. They got one medal.
I am willing to give Phelps the edge though. Bolt did not step out of the box when he had the chance the way Phelps has. Specifically Bolt said he was not going to run in the 4x400 final (as it turns out Jamaica didn't qualify anyhow).
One final thought, Bolt is the fastest human by far on land. Phelps is the greatest swimmer, but he is NOT the fastest. That matters to me a little bit.
