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Top 10 greatest athletes in the history of global sports

The question of who the greatest athlete of all time is will never be answered since there are too many sports and ages to consider. Who is the best athlete of all time is a topic of constant discussion in our minds. The amount of trophies an athlete has received or the number of points they have accrued over their career are used to determine their level of achievement. However, an athlete's ability to inspire and educate others to participate in their field is what sets them apart. Due to their accomplished sportsmanship and outstanding abilities, a number of athletes have been recognized as the best athletes in history. These athletes have raised sports' profile in the eyes of the general public.

1. Michael Jordan (basketball)

One of the most well-known basketball legends in the world is Michael Jeffrey Jordan, who was born in 1963. Jordan joined the Chicago Bulls at the age of 21, and he helped the team win two NBA titles and dominate the league in the 1980s and 1990s.

Jordan was known as "Air Jordan" because of his remarkable jumping and ball control abilities, as well as his outstanding defense and scoring abilities.

By fusing basketball with fashion, music, and film, Jordan not only increased the NBA's visibility in North America but also contributed to the globalization of the sport.
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2. Michael Phelps (swimming)

Born in 1985, Michael Phelps is a legendary American swimmer who holds the record for the most Olympic medals with 28, including 23 gold. With thirteen gold medals, he also holds the record for the most individual medals, and with sixteen, the total amount of individual medals.

Michael Phelps has won 66 gold medals overall, including 26 at the World Long Course Championships, 1 at the World Short Course Championships, and 16 at the Pan Pacific Championships. These achievements are enough to honor him as one of the greatest Olympic athletes. Following the 2016 Olympics, Phelps made his retirement official.
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3. Michael Schumacher (Formula 1 racing)

Born in 1969, Formula 1 racing icon Michael Schumacher is a legendary driver. Schumacher won his first race at the age of six, suggesting that he was destined to rule the Formula One track. He popularized the sport in Germany and was the first German driver to win the global championship.

In 2006, Schumacher concluded his remarkable career with seven world titles. The most championships, quickest laps, stage wins, most points, and stage wins in a season are just a few of the many records he has. Interestingly, he was the only Formula One driver to finish on the podium all season in 2002.

Along with his professional achievements, Schumacher is well-known for his enormously generous charitable efforts around the world.
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4. Muhammad Ali (boxing)

In addition to being the best boxer of his era, Muhammad Ali, who was born in 1942, is also a cultural icon for Black Americans.

Ali's fighting technique is well-known for being both technical and effective. Having won three world titles and one Olympic gold medal in 1968, he has achieved a unique high in boxing history. Ali is regarded as the greatest legend by most Americans as well as by boxers. International sports journals named him the 20th Century's Greatest Athlete.
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5. Carl Lewis (athletics)

Born in 1961, Carl Lewis is a legendary figure in American track & field. He dominated the 100-, 200-, and 4x100-, and 4x200-meter relay events in the 1980s and 1990s. Lewis has one of the longest unbeaten streaks in world sports, having won 65 straight games over a ten-year period and holding the long jump record, which hasn't been broken since 1984.

He is regarded as one of the greatest legends of international athletics and one of the athletes who won the most gold medals in four consecutive Olympic Games.
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6. Serhiy Bubka (pole vault)

Serhiy Bubka is a legendary pole vaulter from Ukraine who was born in 1963. Up to the Soviet Union's disintegration in 1991, he served as its representative. Bubka was one of the first 24 athletes to be admitted into the International Athletics Hall of Fame in 2012 and was frequently voted the finest athlete in the world.

From 1983 to 1997, Bubka broke 35 world records (17 outdoor and 18 indoor), won an Olympic gold medal, and won six straight world titles. He cleared the six-meter bar first and is still the only man to do it. More times than any other athlete combined, he has cleared the 6m bar.
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7. Usain Bolt (speed)

Jamaican track and field athlete Usain Bolt was born in 1986. In the 100 and 200 meters, he owns both world and Olympic records. He also shares the 4x100-meter relay record with his teammates. Bolt is the first male athlete to break new records in all three distances at an Olympic Games and the first to win gold in all three events since 1984.

Bolt is deserving of being referred to be the fastest man in the world given his remarkable accomplishments.
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8. Roger Federer (tennis)

Swiss professional tennis player Roger Federer was born in 1981 and is referred to by a number of nicknames, including the Everest of tennis, the king of records, and the express train.

With 17 Grand Slam victories, more than 300 weeks at the top of the global rankings, and a substantial lead over his rivals, Federer is regarded as the greatest tennis player of all time.

Federer has left a lasting impression on the tennis world with his elegant and refined style of play. He is adored all around the world for his graceful manner and is a representation of style in athletics.
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9. Tiger Woods (golf)

American professional golfer Tiger Woods was born in 1975 and is considered by many to be among the best of all time. Woods has the most weeks overall and the most weeks in a row at the top of the world rankings. He has topped the money list seven times and won the PGA Tour Player of the Year title eight times.

Woods, who is mixed-race, has contributed to golf's rise in popularity by expanding its viewership and television ratings. He has surpassed greats like Nicklaus and Ben Hogan in the game thanks to his talent and influence.

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10. Diego Maradona (football)

Born in 1960, Diego Maradona is a brilliant Argentine football player who is regarded as the best in the history of the game. He made a lasting impression on fans worldwide when he was named Player of the Century.

Winning the World Cup in 1986 was Maradona's biggest accomplishment. The competition saw five goals from the brilliant Argentine captain. With two of the ten most exquisite goals in history, Maradona is the player who has made the biggest impact in the last fifty years.

Millions of football fans worldwide still revere Maradona in spite of the controversies surrounding him and his 15-month suspension in 1991 for taking illegal substances.
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