Lance Armstrong, Greatest Active Athlete?

[Flock of Moosen]

This is a subject I have a hard time with. It's hard for me to say who is exactly the greatest athlete, active or inactive.

I mean, all these people the so called experts nominate for this "title" really don't do anything besides their specific sport so it's hard to say who is the greatest athlete.
They've said Muhammad Ali, but all we knew of him was he could box.
They've said Michael Jordan, but all we know of him was he could play basketball. (Don't even try to say he was a baseball player. :lol: )
They say Lance Armstrong, but all he does is ride a bike.

They are all tremendous athletes at what they do I humbly admit that, but to try and compare each one to the other is like comparing apples and oranges.

I feel a great athlete is one who excels at a bunch of things, not just one. To me that means someone who competes in Triathlons or in Decathlons. They are truly the greatest athletes alive.