50 Years Ago Today- Chamberlain 100

[tachyonbb]

Wilma Rudolph overcoming polio and winning 3 gold medals in 1960.

As was mentioned before the incredible career of Eddy Merckx.

Wilt's 100 points on first blush is impressive, but when the whole story is told it is not something to be proud of.

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by tachyonbb

Wilma Rudolph overcoming polio and winning 3 gold medals in 1960.

As was mentioned before the incredible career of Eddy Merckx.

Wilt's 100 points on first blush is impressive, but when the whole story is told it is not something to be proud of.

I agree Bruce. Wilma's story is very inspirational.

Now as far as Wilt's 100. As stated before it was a fluke thing. Everyone remembers Wilt's 100, but not very many people remember that Jesse Owens broke 4 world records in less than an hour in 1935. And for prolonged dominance, how does one not at least consider Cael Sanderson's collegiate wrestling record or 159-0 with 4 National Titles to be one of, if not, the greatest accomplishments in the history of sports..

[benderbroeth]

i love the thread! great stuff

[barrysloate]

I was recently thinking that the five set tennis match that went to a 70-68 tiebreaker would be among the most amazing records in any sport.

[dstraate]

That was Roddick/Federer, No? One helluva match. Amazing will to win on both of them.

[barrysloate]

Isner was one of the players, I forget the other.