All 25 on your list are worthy of inclusion but the list should be expanded to top 50 to properly recognize pre-World War II athletes who are notably missing, and notable athletes from other sports — our NCAA wrestling champ Pat Glory, one or more of the back-to-back Ivy and Henley lightweight crews, along with several fencers. Perhaps also the greatest teams, as singular athletes are tough to pick out of many team sports. Fascinating exercise.
All 25 on your list are worthy of inclusion but the list should be expanded to top 50 to properly recognize pre-World War II athletes who are notably missing, and notable athletes from other sports — our NCAA wrestling champ Pat Glory, one or more of the back-to-back Ivy and Henley lightweight crews, along with several fencers. Perhaps also the greatest teams, as singular athletes are tough to pick out of many team sports. Fascinating exercise.