This poor guy from BYU can't catch a break, but I submit that he's an amazing runner, better than many who've beat him. That man is Frankie Fredericks
This poor guy from BYU can't catch a break, but I submit that he's an amazing runner, better than many who've beat him. That man is Frankie Fredericks
If your talking about Olympic Gold - that is easy.
Merlene Ottey
Frank is amazing--9.86 100meters, 19.68 200 meters. Quadruple olympic silver medalist.
Leroy Burrel broke the world record twice ('91 and '94 but never won a Oly Gold or World Championship)
Scooter wrote:
Leroy Burrel broke the world record twice ('91 and '94 but never won a Oly Gold or World Championship)
What happened to him in '92? I see he took fifth that year but anyone know the reason? Was he ill or did he just choke?
Also why didn't he keep going until '96?
I would have to say Dennis Mitchell he was always up in the mix also.
H E L L O !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Read Merlene Ottey's resume.......
2 indoor world record
4th best all-time in the 100
2nd best all-time in the 200
average time for her 10 best 100 m performances: 10.8
average time for her 10 best 200 m performances: 21.8
7 Olympic Medals (none gold)
6 Indoor World Medals
14 Outdoor World Championship Medals
6 Commonwealth Games Medals
Now - consider this: Marion Jones is winning her races barely under 11 seconds, and winning in the 200 over 22 seconds.
Merlene Ottey is far an away the greatest sprinter in history that never won an Olympic Gold Medal.
Try thinking outside of your testosterone box and get in touch with your feminine side.....please....Leroy Burrell?
The fact that some people here even know about men sprinters is surprising enough, considering that this is primarily a distance running board. And since it is mainly males who post here (as the poll indicates) it's not surprising that most talk would be about male sprinters.
Thank you for letting us know about Merlene Ottey. Now chill. No one here set out to dis' the women.
Good point AJ
Sorry, I will chill. All points taken.
I still find it an interesting study in culture when such a large percentage of people can only think with one side of the cube.
Taking a cold shower right now!
Women should be given the same amount of respect and attention in athletics.
They should be treated equally and be allowed to race the men.
Has Ato ever won gold? Maybe in the 2 but i dont think he has in the 1. hes my pick
Dave Sime-silver medalist in 100 meters. Lost to Armin Hary in a photo. Ran a great relay leg, but the relay team was disqualified due to Budd's out of zone handooff.
I haven't seen evidence for disproving Frankie Fredericks best male sprinter never to win gold. Thanks for the heads up about Merlene Ottey. I think she wins on the female side and takes the overall in stunning victory.