1. Michael Phelps
2. Serena Williams
3. Lionel Messi
4. Lebron
5. Mr. 18-1 Tom Brady
6. Roger Federer
7. Simone Biles
8. Tiger Woods... 18. Patrick Mahomes
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In the end, we received more than 70,000 votes from ESPN contributors to create our top 100. We will reveal 25 athletes every day this week until we reach our No. 1 athlete of the 21st century.
I would have ranked Mahomes a bit higher, perhaps in the top 15. Also hilarious that Brady couldn't even manage to crack the top 3. [Reply]
Yeah, I mean, still incredible to be ranked that high against athletes who have already finished their career. Has way more to do with it than anything. Not too surprised Brady isn't top 3. Individual sport athletes will always stand out over team players who have to be equally good at leadership and playing within a team. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Bearcat:
At least they didn't put any horses on the list this time.
I once went through a list of the greatest Irish sporting achievements and came to the conclusion that the horse Red Rum is that country's greatest ever sports star. [Reply]