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23-07.-2004, 01:11 AM
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Greatest Loser?
Is Jan Ullrich the greatest loser?
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23-07.-2004, 04:03 AM
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Re: Greatest Loser?
He hasn't really lost anything...just never gotten the yellow jersey (except for '97).
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23-07.-2004, 04:40 AM
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Re: Greatest Loser?
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It would be an amazing feat if he gets 2nd this year. Maybe he will next year, but his luck is running short now. |
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23-07.-2004, 04:41 AM
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Re: Greatest Loser?
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Don't forget 98 |
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23-07.-2004, 05:04 AM
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Re: Greatest Loser?
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He's not the greatest loser.... he's the unluckiest cyclist in the modern era. Arugably he could have won 5 if LA had succumbed. |
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23-07.-2004, 07:55 AM
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Re: Greatest Loser?
He's kind of like the Buffalo Bills of cycling.
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23-07.-2004, 08:25 AM
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Re: Greatest Loser?
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No that would be the Minnesota Vikings! But seriously he just picked a bad time to be born and to have to ride against Armstrong in the Tour most of his prime. The luck of the draw you know.
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23-07.-2004, 08:40 AM
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Re: Greatest Loser?
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More likely Marv800. |
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23-07.-2004, 09:32 AM
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23-07.-2004, 10:20 AM
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Re: Greatest Loser?
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Rominger also copped it a few years with Indurain. |
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23-07.-2004, 10:41 AM
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Exactly my sentiment just good cyclist that experienced baaaad timing. We all get a little bit of the twist of fate in life. It is just more pronounced and emphasised by being famous.
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23-07.-2004, 02:16 PM
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Re: Greatest Loser?
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I thought Poulidor was considered the biggest TDF loser. He participated 14 times but kept placing second and third etc. He never won a tour and is famous for not having won. They showed him at the tour this year --he seems quite popular in France. At least Jan has one victory he can cherish. |
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23-07.-2004, 03:41 PM
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Re: Greatest Loser?
I think there is only one person I know who can tag Ulrich as a loser.
For everyone else, he has better-ed you. |
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23-07.-2004, 05:22 PM
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Re: Greatest Loser?
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What sort of a question is this this ? 2nd in the TDF on his debut. Winner of the TDF at 23. Winner of the Olympic title. Winner of the Vuelta. Winner of the Tour of Switzerland. Podium position in 6 T'sDF. Loser ? Definitely not. It's a rather stupid question TD. |
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23-07.-2004, 08:35 PM
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Re: Greatest Loser?
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You'd probably be the first one to object if anyone called the lantern rouge a loser, so how can you possibly call Jan one. Even Lance admits Jan's the more gifted athlete - just doesn't have the drive. |
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