There's a wide range of opinion on this question.
The best athletes have won numerous championships, including Olympic gold.
But who is the greatest?
Let's look at five of the most impressive athletes of all time.
Some people say they're the best at golf, while others say they're the best in basketball.
If you're not sure which sport to pick, try asking your friends.
If you're not a sports fan, here's a short list of some great players.
Athletes are sometimes considered "great" if they're outstanding in their respective fields.
The greatest baseball player was Willie Mays, who was the best all-around player ever.
But Jackie Robinson is another legend who excelled in multiple sports.
Pele was the greatest football player of all time, and Tony Hawk was the greatest athlete of all time.
And what about the greatest boxer of all time?
Sports legends often transcend sport - NATOBET.
Muhammad Ali won four gold medals in the Olympics in one game, became a cultural icon, and won several Super Bowl titles.
In the track and field world, the best female athlete was named "Mommy" and had an extensive career.
In baseball, the best player was the 'Father of Baseball', Babe Ruth.
He hit over 50 home runs in one season, changed the game of baseball, and inspired many others.
Joe Cool, a social influencer and Olympic gold medalist, won four Super Bowl titles, threw zero interceptions in four consecutive games and broke three world records.
In basketball, the best female athlete won more than 100 points in a high school basketball game.
In tennis, the best player was big, quick, and powerful.
However, the best overall sports player was the most decorated athlete.
This athlete embodied the ideals of his sport.
Bo Jackson, the greatest basketball player in history.
In the sport of basketball, the 'Father of Basketball' is the one who won a gold medal in the 1936 Olympics.
In other sports, the Greatest Athlete of All Time is an athlete who has dominated a particular sport for the most time.
The 'Father of Tennis' is the first tennis star to win a Golden Glove in the same season.
The greatest athlete of all time is the one who wins more gold than any other in a single sport.
The greatst athletes transcend their sport to their community and culture.
For example, Muhammad Ali is not only the greatest heavyweight boxer in history, but he is also the best boxer in the world.
Both these men have made sports history. In addition, they have a common bond.
They are the "Father of Sports".
