bobgob wrote:
Forget all the gold medals, does he have a World Record to his name? Does his PB make the top 5?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure people on here insist that you need a WR to your name to be considered GOAT. Am I right letsrun trolls?
He has the 7th fastest time ever and is the 6th fastest runner ever over 3000mSC 7:55.76. He has 3 sub 8:00 performances.
He is the greatest steeplechaser ever.
We could argue for Brimin Kipruto - 2nd fastest ever by .01 at 7:53.64. Actually he said he had no clue he was on WR pace in Monaco.
Also Kirputo has longevity just like Kemboi
2nd Athens
3rd Helsinki
1st Osaka
1st Beijing
7th Berlin
2nd Daegu
5th London - Fell and made a great comeback
3rd Beijing
But compare the two and you have to favor Kemboi.
Shaheen has the WR and a host of fast times and two world championship titles. But his career is nothing like the other two.