Historically ...
Historically, one event stands out as being a big deal to most of the known civilized world. Not a "game" but an athletic performance that rocked the world...Roger Bannister - breaking 4 minute mile. Was HUGE worldwide !
others:
Jesse Owens - 1936 Olympics
Mark Spitz - 1972 Olympics - most swims World Records
Phelps - 2008 Olympics
Last edited by Touch'EmAll; 03-02-2012 at 11:07 AM.
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