OPINION - Ed Coan NOT the greatest powerlifter
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| Fazc |  | ... | 09-04-2014 @ 11:41 |
 Sports an extremely muscular arse. Member 38, 6253 posts | Post Edited: 09.04.2014 @ 11:41 AM by Fazc Being the best at the time is down to winning. Being a great is more to do with just how dominant of a champion you are. The fact Coan won world titles made him the best in his day, but the fact he did it so convincingly and for so long is what makes him great. That much is clear, it's what makes him great but the greatest ever is far more subjective because it involves comparing not only the athlete but the era they competed in. That's almost impossible to compare so it ends up being a popularity contest. But he was great, that's for sure. | ||
| kyle | | ... | 09-04-2014 @ 11:53 |
Member 5278, 94 posts SQ 170, BP 132.5, DL 220522.5 kgs @ 84kgs UnEq | Ed Coan: 6 IPF GOLD MEDALS now BANNED for Doping Inaba: 17 IPF GOLD MEDALS, winning until his 50s Its obvious who is the greatest of all time in terms of winning things that matter and not cheating! | ||
| Fazc | | ... | 09-04-2014 @ 11:55 |
Sports an extremely muscular arse. Member 38, 6253 posts | Post Edited: 09.04.2014 @ 11:59 AM by Fazc kyle said:Ed Coan: 6 IPF GOLD MEDALS now BANNED for Doping Inaba: 17 IPF GOLD MEDALS, winning until his 50s Its obvious who is the greatest of all time in terms of winning things that matter and not cheating! The point I was making was that is too simplistic a comparison. You would need to compare the era, their competitors etc for it to be meaningful. Yes Inaba won and by all accounts he was one of the greats, but in a comparison between Coan you'd have to look at who he won against. What was the level of competition during that time, by what margin was he winning and compare that to Coan and his factors. | ||
| chaos | | ... | 09-04-2014 @ 12:10 |
 An amazing human being Member 2047, 17156 posts SQ 262.5, BP 170, DL 300732.5 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | Who actually said he was the greatest powerlifter anyway? One of the greatest for sure but as with all debates its a point of view, suppose you could vote and find the majoirty view and the one with most votes is greatest ever. | ||
| danbaseley | | ... | 09-04-2014 @ 12:32 |
 A member for 10 years and still no mouldy peanuts Member 1252, 4560 posts SQ 160, BP 120, DL 215495.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | For many people, it comes down to Coan inventing the push-press. For others it was his tireless work on gay rights. For a select few - he was considered "strong". Hopefully, this clears up any confusion Kyle.  | ||
| kyle | | ... | 09-04-2014 @ 12:33 |
Member 5278, 94 posts SQ 170, BP 132.5, DL 220522.5 kgs @ 84kgs UnEq | You forgot to mention that he has one incredible physique. Thick. Solid. Tight | ||
| milsy | | ... | 09-04-2014 @ 12:45 |
 Ne n coner a fuickex .ay ouse part we .be Member 1425, 4647 posts SQ 340, BP 227.5, DL 335902.5 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq | kyle said:You forgot to mention that he has one incredible physique. Thick. Solid. Tight What's your opinion on kirk krakowski? | ||
| kyle | | ... | 09-04-2014 @ 12:50 |
Member 5278, 94 posts SQ 170, BP 132.5, DL 220522.5 kgs @ 84kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 09.04.2014 @ 12:52 PM by kyle milsy said: What's your opinion on kirk krakowski? There are raw guys that out-total his equipped total! Great physique and interesting personality, but not THE greatest either. | ||
| Benfrancis1993 | | ... | 09-04-2014 @ 12:51 |
 Cut toe in half = bad day. Member 4359, 3581 posts SQ 270, BP 140, DL 310720.0 kgs @ 137kgs UnEq | milsy said: What's your opinion on kirk krakowski? He doubled 1000 Coolest powerlifter of all time, and one of the best squatters. | ||
| aaron_lohan | | ... | 09-04-2014 @ 12:52 |
 Hasn't always been a bench press specialist Member 44, 1907 posts SQ 252.5, BP 220, DL 210682.5 kgs @ 83kgs Eq | kyle said: There are guys who are on the verge of out-totaling him RAW! How is he the best? Truth be told we will likely never know how strong he really was! I'm sure he still got decent carryover from his equipment! Who is on the verge of out totalling him raw? | ||
| kyle | | ... | 09-04-2014 @ 12:53 |
Member 5278, 94 posts SQ 170, BP 132.5, DL 220522.5 kgs @ 84kgs UnEq | aaron_lohan said: Who is on the verge of out totalling him raw? Malanchiev, Don Reinhout, Stan Efferding | ||
| JC | | ... | 09-04-2014 @ 12:54 |
 technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | Benfrancis1993 said: He doubled 1000 Coolest powerlifter of all time, and one of the best squatters. Mick Ashurst coolest PL of all time. ...closely followed by John 'Marsbar' Marsden | ||
| aaron_lohan | | ... | 09-04-2014 @ 12:54 |
Hasn't always been a bench press specialist Member 44, 1907 posts SQ 252.5, BP 220, DL 210682.5 kgs @ 83kgs Eq | kyle said: Malanchiev, Don Reinhout, Stan Efferding They are all or were all heavier than him, obviously there are going to be people heavier than him that can lift more. | ||
| kyle | | ... | 09-04-2014 @ 12:55 |
Member 5278, 94 posts SQ 170, BP 132.5, DL 220522.5 kgs @ 84kgs UnEq | aaron_lohan said: They are all or were all heavier than him, obviously there are going to be people heavier than him that can lift more. I thought its about the strongest? There are much lighter guys who have better wilks. | ||
| Funky_monkey | | ... | 09-04-2014 @ 13:26 |
 403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | Who said Coan is the greatest? I much prefer Malanichev and Belyaev, Olech etc. | ||