Nothing but respect for this man. These achievements are a testament to his talent and grit. Can't imagine how many times he must have been told it was impossible for an athlete of European decent to break those barriers. He really outdid the perceived standard. What a legend.
I understand the confusion! In this context, when I mention "white sprinter", I am referring to athletes not of African descent. I included him as his achievement stands out. Thanks for pointing that out though!
Just to note : Marie-Jose Perec was "the First Fench Athlete to medal in the 200m since 1960" you didn't state gender or colour there, so I thought I'd point that out 🎉
You said it yourself. Almost ALL of the most successful sprinters have origins in West Africa. Not North, Central, East or Southern Africa. Furthermore... 'negritos' (black Asians) are regularly beaten by other asians at sprints. So this 'Black vs White' question is an over simplified stereotype. Its like asking why Japanese are so much better at Sumo wrestling than Europeans. Is it due to race? Obviously not.
Percy Williams ran 10.30 on a dirt track with no starting blocks and hard leather shoes with long spikes in them in 1930 and he had a hearing impairment so he couldn’t clearly hear the gun it took 6 years until Jesse Owen’s broke his record. I would say he’s maybe the fastest!!!
Nothing but respect for this man. These achievements are a testament to his talent and grit. Can't imagine how many times he must have been told it was impossible for an athlete of European decent to break those barriers. He really outdid the perceived standard. What a legend.
He truly defied the odds and shattered expectations. A true legend and inspiration.
When he compeated he was one of my favourite sprinters.
Mine too! A true warrior!
Why Su bingtian if we are talking about a white sprinter lol 😂
I understand the confusion! In this context, when I mention "white sprinter", I am referring to athletes not of African descent. I included him as his achievement stands out. Thanks for pointing that out though!
Just to note : Marie-Jose Perec was "the First Fench Athlete to medal in the 200m since 1960" you didn't state gender or colour there, so I thought I'd point that out 🎉
A great woman and outstanding athlete
Respect
Europe GOAT 🙌🏻
I heard he was clean no peds.
You said it yourself. Almost ALL of the most successful sprinters have origins in West Africa. Not North, Central, East or Southern Africa. Furthermore... 'negritos' (black Asians) are regularly beaten by other asians at sprints. So this 'Black vs White' question is an over simplified stereotype. Its like asking why Japanese are so much better at Sumo wrestling than Europeans. Is it due to race? Obviously not.
I see your point! So what if I asked "West African vs White" question?
So he wasn't the first european descent athlete to break 20s for 200, confused coz earlier you said he was in the vid 🤔
They ruined him when they tried to improve his running flaws.
Percy Williams ran 10.30 on a dirt track with no starting blocks and hard leather shoes with long spikes in them in 1930 and he had a hearing impairment so he couldn’t clearly hear the gun it took 6 years until Jesse Owen’s broke his record. I would say he’s maybe the fastest!!!