Who's your favourite Summer Olympian, and why?

[Stat Brother]

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]

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]

Current: Mo Farah
Historic: Daley Thompson

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

 

[Prince Monolulu]

This lady, great achievements. Just shows you couldn't beat Fanny.

 

[big hilda]

Fanny? Just give me a razor and I'm in heaven with Heike.







Current...Meh.

 

[Ernest]

Fanny? Just give me a razor and I'm in heaven with Heike.

Current...Meh.

I thought I was YOUR favourite olympian when I did the POLL vault in your BEDROOM

 

[Triggaaar]

This lady, great achievements. Just shows you couldn't beat Fanny.

I like the watching man and beast together. Richard Meade was Britain's most successful equestrian Olympian, winning 3 golds. Just shows you couldn't beat Dick.

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

usain bolt- absolute showman with the ability to back it up

 

[Ron Manager]

It has to be Marita from East Germany. Koch stood firm even in the Cold War.

 

[ManOfSussex]

Just shows you couldn't beat Dick.

His flop was legendary.

 

[pasty]

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

Must admit she was a big favourite of mine too

 

[ManOfSussex]

These girls will be defending their title in Rio.................

 

[Marshy]

Greg Rutherford - Gets nothing like the credit he deserves.

 

[Goldstone1976]

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]

Charlotte Dujardin - dressage. World, Olympic, European and Commonwealth champ.

Legend and a bloody nice person.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

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

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

 

[LlcoolJ]

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.

 

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

My least favourite is Seb 'Ice Cream' Coe.

I'll get my hat...

TNBA

TTF

 

[Postman Pat]

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]

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.