"Tom Schulenburg" wrote in message
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That may be true of 5 in a row, but considering that 4 people have done
it
in the last 50 years is evidence that in every generation there *should*
be
someone who wins 5 (total).

In 1978 there had been 10 winners of horse racing's triple crown in the
previous 50 years. 25 years later there hasn't been another. In spite of
the
number of 5 time winners in the last 50 years, I would think that it's
harder to repeat / win 5 tours. Competition is tougher, team tactics play
a
bigger role, etc.



Dumbass, look at the evidence.

Indurain wins 5 in a row. LANCE wins 4 in a row and counting. All in the
last 12 years.