Yeah, can't believe I missed this first time....
I would not yet place Greene above Lewis, although I am sure I will do so in
just a few more years. I just don't think Mo has been around enough yet -
he's had 4 years at the top, whereas Lewis was the dominant force in 100m
running for an entire decade.
Of course, I still remain in agreement with Conway that Bob Hayes is the
greatest 100m runner ever, and I'm basing that largely on his performances
in one meet!
I therfore reserve my right to be completely inconsistent in applying
criteria when I say that, although Hayes would be my number one purely on
the basis of raw ability, Lewis pips Greene for second place purely on the
basis of longevity!
Actually, the difference for me is perceived dominance. You just never, ever
expected Lewis to lose, and nor did anyone else think he could lose. Same
for Hayes. Greene has not exerted this sort of hold over the world of
sprinting, at least not until Sydney. If he goes on to do so over the next
year or so, he'll have a major claim to the top spot.
Justin
> ----------
> From: Conway
> Reply To: Conway
> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 5:34 pm
> To: T&FMail List
> Subject: t-and-f: Mo Greene
>
> I asked the question shortly after the 100 meter final of where people now
> place Mo in terms of all time 100 sprinters .. At that time there was
> virtually no response .. I am throwing the question out again .. In
> looking
> at his championship record this weekend I realized that in his 3
> championship finals (2 Worlds an 1 Olympics) his AVERAGE time is 9.843 ..
> A
> mark only 2 others have ever run at all .. His average margin of victory
> in
> those races is .07, a rather large margin in world class sprinting, let
> alone in championship finals .. My all time top 5 list reads:
>
> Bob Hayes
> Maurice Greene
> Carl Lewis
> Linford Christie
> Valery Borzov
>
> What do others think ??
>
> Conway Hill
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
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