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    I think Lin Dan (badminton) and Ma Long (table tennis) are the best comparisons since they also play in racket sports where you play one-on-one against the opponent. Those two are undisputed GOATs in their sports but still don’t hold all the important records.

    Racing sport is a bit different than head-to-head sports since you don’t have to figure out different play styles of your opponents to win, all you need to do is be faster.

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      Which important records exactly are Dan and Long lagging? I don’t think LCW or Waldner has any important record over them.

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        Lee CW has won a lot more super series titles (kind of like masters in tennis) and has been world number 1 way longer, though Lin Dan destroys him in terms of the biggest titles and H2H.

        Ma Long doesn’t have the most World Cup titles, but that’s about it.

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          biggest titles

          I still can’t forget 2016 Olympics finals. I was rooting for LCW so hard 🤧

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            I admire Lee’s game, but I have to admit there’s a pattern for him when it comes to the biggest moments.

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              Yeah, he’s my 2nd fav after Hidayat, but him not winning a single gold in world championships, asian games and the olympics will always haunt.