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Originally Posted by SeoulFire
I am not sure why this should bother anybody. What he has accomplished is truly remarkable and has put up totals as an individual that make many countries envious. Hyperbole in sports journalism is far from a new thing assuming you feel he is undeserving of an unofficial title.
Putting that aside, you also seem to discount the fact that 4 different disciplines over multiple distances is an extremely difficult thing to do. It could be argued that he could even have more medals if the events were spread out longer but the already demanding workload would be pretty much impossible.
As far as the Bolt comparison, it could be argued that he could compete in more events if he wanted to/had the ability. Why not the 100, 200, 400, and even 800? Add the relays 4x100 and 4x400? Heck why not the 110 and 400 hurdles? It is just a little jump while running - not much different than a back peddle or side shuffle, right?
The guy is amazing to be able to compete at a top level in multi-disciplines for 8 years.
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Why not make swimming a straight 100m race (along with the other distances)? If a guy wants to use another stroke and thinks he can win with his butterfly (as an example) then so be it. I'm sure that the option is there for competitors to run the 100m backwards if they decide to.
Otherwise there are a few other races that should be added in the interest of fairness. A 100m crab-walk. I would tune in for that. In swimming why is there no race for the doggy paddle? It seems silly to have breast stroke and butterfly and eliminate the doggy paddle.