Or maybe its because people don't hold running around in the same esteem as other sports?
Its sad he's gone straight for Race.
Mo is well loved, and has been celebrated in the press and by the public following the Olympics.
He works hard, trains hard and competes in very very tough events that require stamina and tactics, he achievements are special.
I suspect most sports fans would tell you they think Tennis is tougher.
To me it is anyway, the skill set is much wider, the tactics is more indepth, the need to know how so many different players play, their strengths, weakness's shots etc. Its just harder to be at the top of that sport than it is at the top of Mo's.
That said, It is a surprise he wasn't at least third.
Posted By: megson on December 20th 2016 at 13:16:50
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- I agree with Alistair (General Chat) - King, Dec 20, 10:53:09
- Or maybe its because people don't hold running around in the same esteem as other sports? (General Chat) - megson, Dec 20, 13:16:50
- Adam Peaty must be made up with the comments Phelps makes (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Dec 20, 11:57:32
- Is SPOTY that much of a big deal anyway? (General Chat) - Trent_Canary, Dec 20, 11:33:56
- STONE HIM (General Chat) - Tricky Hawes, Dec 20, 11:42:07
- It is a popularity contest. (General Chat) - avenging canary, Dec 20, 11:13:17
- Concerns totally unfounded (General Chat) - SCC 28, Dec 20, 11:19:08
- Nationalism. All the sweaties would have voted for Murray... (General Chat) - Pixelman, Dec 20, 11:09:45
- It can't be because he's not perceived as British (General Chat) - Old Git, Dec 20, 11:02:45
- I don't think it's as simple as saying that's the only reason (General Chat) - King, Dec 20, 11:11:49
- I think a lot depends on the sports too (General Chat) - SCC 28, Dec 20, 11:01:10
- The thing for me (General Chat) - dear prudence, Dec 20, 10:56:17
- Born in Kenya, grew up in South Africa (General Chat) - SCC 28, Dec 20, 11:05:58
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