I know next to nothing about most sports sadly, but some interesting names up there in a mix of sports. Between Foggy and Rossi in bike world Foggy as it was the time I was just growing up and watching bikes and seeing him on that Ducati in the flesh for the first time was one of life's highlights Rossi will always be up there for raising the bar, the once in a generation talent Phil Taylor - just the dominance in his era, one of a kind at the time who also raise the bar for his sport at the time
Hailwood Hailwood Hailwood OK ..... I'll try to stick to the question , unlike some bird I could mention ( but won't ) Ali "Ooh Aah" Cantona ..... for taking superb footwork skills to a higher level ! ....
Surprised to see Rossi featuring in so many lists. In terms of what he did for the sport, he’s unmatched. In terms of outright riding talent, I’d place Spencer, Stoner and Marquez ahead of him. All four of them, at their peak, on the same track, I’m saying he’d finish 4th. ETA: I’m only talking about riders I’ve seen in the skin.
Damn right, Phil(thy animal) was an awesome drummer, along with fast Eddie Clarke and Lemmy they pretty much invented heavy metal ;-) 2 wheels sporting hero, it's got to be Joey Dunlop 4 wheels sporting hero, Colin McRae Doesn't it make you feel old when they're all dead...
Hard to answer Botham Sheene Mansell Flintoff & Rossi could easily been on my list also Hamilton and Murray Walker. Not many Rugby players or footballers, although I love both games, especially as The Mighty Villa are performing so well.
Mick Doohan Valentino Rossi Marc Marquez Michael Schumacher Colin McRae Sebastian Loeb Kalle Rovenpera Jagat Nanjappa
Valentino Rossi. Mohammed Ali, as much for having the courage of his convictions and refusing to compromise on his principles, as for his boxing talent. Lionel Messi. Tbh, I’m not really a massive football follower but my youngest son is, so I see lots of it. I saw Messi play in the Finalissima at Wembley a couple of years ago and was absolutely awe struck as the telly doesn’t do his talent justice. Honourable mentions: Manny Pacquiao. Ian Botham. Ben Stokes. My sons (lol).
For me: Fausto Coppi Beryl Burton Troy Bayliss Plus Eddy Merckx and of course Cav as the GOAT of sprinters Note* These are all on two wheels - I understand other lesser sports are available
