The great GOAT debate

Some of our voters in the top 50 GOAT series chat about their No.1 athletes, controversial picks and toughest choices.

• January 11, 2025

Nobody else comes close to this GOAT. I know – I saw his genius

Who is the greatest of them all, and how do you measure greatness anyway? Vince Rugari continues our series on the sporting GOATs, before we reveal our top 50.

• January 10, 2025
• by Vince Rugari

Obsessed, outspoken, opportunistic: My favourite GOAT changed tennis, but she’s not Serena

Who is the greatest of them all, and how do you measure greatness anyway? Billie Eder continues our series on the sporting GOATs, before we reveal our top 50.

• January 9, 2025
• by Billie Eder

Innocence and invincibility: Why my favourite GOAT is a horse

Who is the greatest of them all, and how do you measure greatness anyway? Andrew Wu continues our series on the sporting GOATs, before we reveal our top 50.

• January 8, 2025
• by Andrew Wu

Who is the greatest GOAT of all?

Our writers ranked their top 10 greatest athletes of all time, and we asked some to write about their favourites. Read the whole series and see the top 50.

Harsh, unapologetic, unstoppable: Why Michael Jordan is the GOAT

Who is the greatest of them all, and how do you measure greatness anyway? Jake Niall continues our series on the sporting GOATs, before we reveal our top 50.

• January 7, 2025
• by Jake Niall

Tiger came off the rails, but this is why he’s still my favourite GOAT

Who is the greatest of them all, and how do you measure greatness anyway? Iain Payten continues our series on the sporting GOATs, before we reveal our top 50.

• January 6, 2025
• by Iain Payten

Others were Bradmanesque, but they weren’t Bradman

Who is the greatest of them all, and how do you measure greatness anyway? Greg Baum kicks off our series on the sporting GOATs, before we reveal our top 50.

• January 5, 2025
• by Greg Baum