if VCB wins 100 & 200 would she be considered a Lengend

[jamal00005]

I think she would be considered a Legend since she would have won absolutely everything

[ATK]

Re: if VCB wins 100 & 200 would she be considered a Lengend

I think winning the 200 alone would cement it for her.

[Cam9412]

Re: if VCB wins 100 & 200 would she be considered a Lengend

Honestly Im not sure if she would but it would be great if she did. I think her only chance for gold is either in the 200m and possibly the womens 4x100m. The womens 100m is pretty much dominated by Carmelita Jeter so As hard as it is to say it, she is the clear favorite to win the w100m at the olympics. And plus with the way allyson felix has been running lately the w200m gold may be hers also.

Either way I wish VCB the best and hopes she shows put at the Olympics.

[preston]

Re: if VCB wins 100 & 200 would she be considered a Lengend

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! There is no way she can be a "legend" when she's probably not even top-5 ever in the 100 or 200m. She's been fortunate to win at all levels, but legend should be reserved for a select few and I wouldn't give it to her. I would have no problem putting her on an all-time best list, but that doesn't automatically denote "legend".

[t_monk]

Re: if VCB wins 100 & 200 would she be considered a Lengend

I think she is already a legend... She has the times... She has the hardware...

[j-a-m]

Re: if VCB wins 100 & 200 would she be considered a Lengend

I think winning the 200 alone would cement it for her.

Yes, if she wins the 200m again, I'd consider her a legend. Besides, she's one of only very few athletes entering London as both defending Olympic and defending World champion.

[ATK]

Re: if VCB wins 100 & 200 would she be considered a Lengend

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! There is no way she can be a "legend" when she's probably not even top-5 ever in the 100 or 200m. She's been fortunate to win at all levels, but legend should be reserved for a select few and I wouldn't give it to her. I would have no problem putting her on an all-time best list, but that doesn't automatically denote "legend".

I wouldn't say times are really relevant in her case. The 21.74 helps but she hasn't really run "fast" that many times. He shared/complete dominance and longevity is more important. With a win in London, your talking 12 years of Olympic dominance. (And shared WC dominance in between)

[jazzcyclist]

Re: if VCB wins 100 & 200 would she be considered a Lengend

It would cement her status as the greatest sprinter of her generation (sorry TD and NSO) one of the top five greatest of all times.

[gennady]

Re: if VCB wins 100 & 200 would she be considered a Lengend

If she would have three medals of any value, then it has to be eight.
She will be the second in the list of Olympic medals, after Merlene Ottey.
Of course she will become a legend.
And when you consider the fact that she had three gold, it is much better than that of MO.

[jamaica50]

Re: if VCB wins 100 & 200 would she be considered a Lengend

I think she would be considered a Legend since she would have won absolutely everything

She is already a legend. She however won't win the sprint double in London. She might not get any gold at all.

In fact, for once I agree with Trackdaddy in that if Veronica doubles(as expected), she will lose the 200m especially if Felix only runs the 200m.

[jazzcyclist]

Re: if VCB wins 100 & 200 would she be considered a Lengend

If she would have three medals of any value, then it has to be eight.
She will be the second in the list of Olympic medals, after Merlene Ottey.
Of course she will become a legend.
And when you consider the fact that she had three gold, it is much better than that of MO.

VCB already has four global titles and two more would briong her total to six. How many global titles did the Bronze Queen win?

[jamaica50]

Re: if VCB wins 100 & 200 would she be considered a Lengend

If she would have three medals of any value, then it has to be eight.
She will be the second in the list of Olympic medals, after Merlene Ottey.
Of course she will become a legend.
And when you consider the fact that she had three gold, it is much better than that of MO.

VCB already has four global titles and two more would briong her total to six. How many global titles did the Bronze Queen win?

Merlene I believe only has 2 titles(two WC 200m titles in 1993 and 1995 respectively)

[ATK]

Re: if VCB wins 100 & 200 would she be considered a Lengend

If she would have three medals of any value, then it has to be eight.
She will be the second in the list of Olympic medals, after Merlene Ottey.
Of course she will become a legend.
And when you consider the fact that she had three gold, it is much better than that of MO.

VCB already has four global titles and two more would briong her total to six. How many global titles did the Bronze Queen win?

Merlene I believe only has 2 titles(two WC 200m titles in 1993 and 1995 respectively)

Which is why longevity and dominance is more important.
Obviously Ottey has the longevity the fast times, as well as a good amount of consistency at championships.

[trevorp]

Re: if VCB wins 100 & 200 would she be considered a Lengend

With a win in London, your talking 12 years of Olympic dominance.

I think you mean 8.

[jamaica50]

Re: if VCB wins 100 & 200 would she be considered a Lengend

With a win in London, your talking 12 years of Olympic dominance.

I think you mean 8.

It is 12 years. Veronica won a silver medal in the 2000 Olympics as a part of Jamaica's 4 x 100m team.