In the world of NASCAR Jimmie Johnson is on the cusp of a 4th sttraight title. A record, never happened in nearly 60 years of NASCAR.
This got me thinking, is dominance of a particular sport a good thing?
Take Johnson for example, hes a nice guy and he epitomises hard work, determination and preperation. Yet many, if not most, NASCAR fans are 'sick of seeing Jimmie win'.
Is this the same for all forms of sport?
Tiger Woods has been a dominant force in golf for years yet he has a huge following, a tournament without him seems almost empty, Federer is well like and people seem to love to see him win. Then there is Lance Armstrong who won 7 Tour de France's in a row, yet fans couldnt get enough.
Valentino Rossi has a huge following and fans seem to will him to victory, as they do with Sebastian Loeb. Michael Jordan was well repected by all as he led a seemingly unstoppable Chicago Bulls team.
There are some cases in which dominance was not well recieved, Michael Schumacher for example was not loved by many neutral fans. Only his diehard supporters tifosi whom were just as passionate about Ferrari as they were about him.
The Australian Cricket team were not exactly everyones cup of tea, but then i think international team sports are a whole other kettle of fish.
Any other views on this??
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Bradman.
His record will never come close to being beaten.
Three for me, and two for them.
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Jahingah Khan
I think he went 3 years without losing a game
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I'd also argue that Mike Tyson dominated boxing, not for a considerable length of time, but for being indisputably #1... so good no one near him.
I think he went 3 years without losing a game
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I'd also argue that Mike Tyson dominated boxing, not for a considerable length of time, but for being indisputably #1... so good no one near him.
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Federer ? 15 grand slams in 6 years.
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Edwin Moses - American 400-metre hurdler - won 122 straight races from 1977-1987.
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Wayne Gretsky.
Peter Brock.
Mark Spitz/Michael Phelps. *
Jonah Lomu.
Babe Ruth/Mickey Mantle. *
* unsure which was/is more dominant.
I like seeing an individual dominate for a long period ie roger/tiger, but not so keen on dominant teams. the same team at the top of a league/comp is boring.
Peter Brock.
Mark Spitz/Michael Phelps. *
Jonah Lomu.
Babe Ruth/Mickey Mantle. *
* unsure which was/is more dominant.
I like seeing an individual dominate for a long period ie roger/tiger, but not so keen on dominant teams. the same team at the top of a league/comp is boring.
Fuck this stupid game
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Wayne Gretsky.
Peter Brock.
Mark Spitz/Michael Phelps. *
Jonah Lomu.
Babe Ruth/Mickey Mantle. *
* unsure which was/is more dominant.
I like seeing an individual dominate for a long period ie roger/tiger, but not so keen on dominant teams. the same team at the top of a league/comp is boring.
yea im similar in that i dont mind individuals dominating whereas teams to seem to get tiresome.
i was thinking about phelps but whilst he seems to win all his events there are so many other events in swimming that he does not compete in that his dominance does not seem so blatantPeter Brock.
Mark Spitz/Michael Phelps. *
Jonah Lomu.
Babe Ruth/Mickey Mantle. *
* unsure which was/is more dominant.
I like seeing an individual dominate for a long period ie roger/tiger, but not so keen on dominant teams. the same team at the top of a league/comp is boring.
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Michael Schummaker
Man United
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South Sydney Rabbitohs
Fuck this stupid game
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Pittsburgh Steelers (can't stand them)
LA Lakers
Bjorn Borg
McLaren F1 Alain Prost & Ayrton Senna
LA Lakers
Bjorn Borg
McLaren F1 Alain Prost & Ayrton Senna
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Lance Armstrong
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!
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