Settle bet - most famous US athlete, all time

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09-14-2024, 03:26 AM

Ulidia

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gonefishin

The period in history is very relevant, but here are my top 5 - put in any order you desire.

Ali
Ruth
Thorpe
Jordan
Jesse Owens

Hard to argue against this list. That said, I’m confident if those 5 names were given to well-informed sports enthusiasts here in the UK with at least a basic level interest in sports history that 90% /95%+ would know of Ali, Ruth, Jordan and Jesse Owens.

However, I suspect well less than 50% (actually less than 10%) would know of Jim Thorpe. That’s not to disrespect his legacy. Awareness globally is a different thing than awareness within USA or wider Americas.

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