Rupp2016 wrote:
Pompus Maximus wrote:A better question. If he wins in Rio will he be GOAT American distance runner? I say if it is an honest victory (good field, good time) I say yes. Forget the personality factor.
I think if that happens, the answer is yes without even a debate. 3:50 mile, sub 13 and 27, Olympic silver at 10k, a billion US titles... if he adds a marathon medal to that list, I think it is a done deal.
After today and you add up the titles and times he is the greatest american distance runner. Even living in the era of a great Meb he surpasses all.
He showed today he is at an entire different level over any american marathoner.He has the ability to win a major and to get a medal.