Quote Originally Posted by Beanflicker View Post
Quote Originally Posted by ryanman View Post
I'd like to compare.

I'm not going to be unreasonable and bring in football, rugby and cricket as you don't play them really. But bear in mind they are are 3 main sports. Football has been a constant let down for a long while. But we are one of only 7 nations to win a World Cup. Rugby we have reached 2 of the last 3 World Cup finals, winning 1. 2nd faves for this years World Cup. Undeniably one of the best there. In Cricket our big rivals are Australia. Current series is 1-1. We have won 3 of last 5 series. We were the number one ranked nation in the world in 2013. Had a downturn for a bit but getting back on it.

But for a fair comparison let's look at team/individual sports that both take part in and are truly global.

First, the Olympics. All time medals.
Britain - 236 golds, 780 Medals
Canada - 59 golds, 279 medals.

Tennis
Recent x2 Grand Slam winner and Olympic champ Murray. GB in Semi-finals of this years Davis Cup to be played in Sept.
Canada has a couple of decent players. But no Grand Slam for how long?

Golf
Several recent major winners for GB.
None for Canada.

Formula One
GB has current world champ. And has more World Champions than any other nation in history.
Canada has had Villeneuve. That's all though.
That's 10 world champions and 15 titles for GB. 1 for Canada.

Cycling
I won't include Britain's track dominance here as that is mostly shown in the Olympics. I'm being fair.
So, the premier road race, Le Tour De France. British riders have won 2 of the last 3. Soon to make it 3 from 4.
Canada have of course never had a winner.
Also, a mention here for the great British sprinter Mark Cavendish.

Athletics
Again ignoring the Olympics as I don't want to cheat/double count. Let's look at the World Athletics Championships.
All time -
GB 21 Golds, 82 medals.
Canada 4 Gold, 23 medals.

Triathlon
Very much a niche sport here but I think you guys like it?
Shame then that Britain has the current Men's Olympic champion and has won 4 women's world titles and 4 men's world titles since 2007.
Canada have zero in both.



I could go on here. It's quite good fun actually.
Again, remember that I'm not using our three main sports as a stick to beat you with as I'm being fair. Also I'm not mentioning the likes of Darts. Or Rowing. Or Sailing. Or BMX. All of which we are the best in the world at.
LOL

I claim that the UK gravitates towards sissy sports and you bring up the UK's aptitude for tennis, golf, and riding bicycles.

I'm fucking crying here
Great counterpoint. What other major global sports have I missed? I was trying to be fair.

But Rugby mate...they would eat your Hockey players for one of their few breakfasts.
Formula One requires huge balls.