G.O.A.T.

Michael Phelps is said to be The Greatest Olympian of All Times. There is seemingly nothing that he can’t do. Eight gold medals is a feat that most can only imagine and will most likely never accomplish. The Olympics are said to be the largest stage for any athlete. Well what about the athletes whose sports are not represented at these games? Do we pass them to the way side and deem their sports as insignificant in comparisons to such amazing displays of athleticism such as Olympic Trampoline Tumbling?

 

:: But I digress ::

 

Ricky Carmichael is also said to be the Greatest of All Times…when it comes to the sport of Supercross. So how does Ricky stack up against the Michael Phelps?  I felt the best way to show this match up would be through a chart (wow, I’ve officially hit rock bottom)

 

	R.C.	Michael Phelps
Height	5’8”	6’4”
Weight	150	165
Age	29	23
Podiums	54	8+
Wins	150	80+
Avg. Salary	$9 Million	$5 Million

 

 

So, on paper, it’s quite apparent that Ricky could be considered THE greatest athlete of all time. But, until Michael Phelps hops on a 250 and Ricky dons a Speedo, these two legends of their sport will be considered idols to old and young alike who can only train with the hopes to one day surpass what these two athletes have accomplished. && Ricky, please leave the Speedo’s to the professionals!

 

Peace&Love

 

 

 

~ by shortstack86 on September 13, 2008.