colhint Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 What sporting records do you think are great or have such longevity it's hard to imagine they will be broken. I used to think Bob Beaman's long jump in the 1970 Olympics would take some beating, I think it took about 30 years to be beaten. I recently read about Joe DiMaggio and his 56 game hitting streak. Didn't know what it was but the hitter must get to first base without getting out. I know it doesn't sound much but the most home runs in a season is 73, In cricket you have players scoring 1000 runs a season so getting to first base is important. You only get three strikes and the base is further apart than the wicket, nearly half as much again. It would be like facing Courtney Walsh/ Holding/ Jimmy/ Akram/ Lee every week and have to score 1.5 runs at least in the first three deliveries each time. He did this for 56 games. Next year will be the 80th anniversary of the record. He is still 25% in front of the second place. In the last 40 years there has been a 39 and 44. I can't imagine this will ever be broken. I also don't think Murali's wicket record will ever be broken, Mainly due to more ODI and 20/20 means fewer test matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 20, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 20, 2020 World Cup Willie by the 1966 England squad. What? What? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted August 20, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 20, 2020 9.58 for 100 m by Bolt, That will stand for a good few years yet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Will anyone break Shearer’s 260 Prem goals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colhint Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 Ollie Watkins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KentVillan Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Wainy316 said: Will anyone break Shearer’s 260 Prem goals? Of the current contenders, I think Kane looks most likely. Can't see him ever leaving the Premier League or retiring young, and his goals per game ratio is better than Shearer's. Depends how long he manages to stay fit. Very tough record to break though. Shearer benefited from having a few seasons in the 22-team league, and everyone playing 4-4-2. He retired young from England duty and dragged out his Newcastle career. Besides Kane, Aguero has a strong chance if he sticks around for another few years, but can't see him doing that. Of the new crop of players, Mason Greenwood looks the most likely to break a few goalscoring records. Has the potential to get into Ronaldo/Messi territory IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, KentVillan said: Very tough record to break though. Shearer benefited from having a few seasons in the 22-team league, and everyone playing 4-4-2. He retired young from England duty and dragged out his Newcastle career. Yep, also bear in mind that Shearer scored a few top flight goals before the Prem too so his tally would actually be higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted August 20, 2020 Moderator Share Posted August 20, 2020 Jonathon Edwards 25 year old triple jump record is a good un too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maqroll Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Joe DiMaggio, Baseball, 56 game hit streak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted August 21, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 21, 2020 Carl Lewis - got to be one of the greatest Olympians ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 21, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 21, 2020 I once had a conker which became a fifteener. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatAboutTheFinish Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 2 hours ago, TheAuthority said: Carl Lewis - got to be one of the greatest Olympians ever. Ah the good old days, when drug cheats and cover ups meant Olympic heroism. I’m sure the today’s Russians must be totally confused after diligently following the US template for sporting greatness! *(But yeah...he was great to watch at the time) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 2 hours ago, TheAuthority said: Carl Lewis - got to be one of the greatest Olympians ever. sadly a cheat, like a lot of athletes in that era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted August 21, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, theboyangel said: sadly a cheat, like a lot of athletes in that era I also recall Daley Thompson Wearing a T-shirt suggesting he was gay With nobody making a song and dance about it at the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I think the John Barnes rap probably makes World In Motion the stand out sporting record for me. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Does double world record holder Toxteth O'Grady count as a sportsman ? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, tonyh29 said: Does double world record holder Toxteth O'Grady count as a sportsman ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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