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Originally Posted by dilanesp
This isn't a terrible argument, but the flip side is if changes in the sport reduce the number of athletes doing great things, people should not move the goalposts.
We just had California Chrome and Game on Dude. So long careers are still possible. So why waste the term "great" on a 4 race wonder?
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Exactly. The comparison just in one's era only works when there has been improvement in the sport, which can come from equipment used or nutrition and health advances, etc that improve the athletes.
When the sport has DECLINED despite all the advancements, then no, you don't move the goalposts or dumb down accomplishments.
