On 9/2/03 8:56 AM, in article
, "Kurgan Gringioni"
wrote:


"B. Lafferty" wrote in message
hlink.net...

hamilton's resume snipped







Dumbass -

The first requisite for labeling a champion is winning.

Not second place, third place, etc.

There are a handful of active riders that moniker could be applied to right
now.

Museeuw, Armstrong, Cipollini, Bettini.

Petacchi? Has only done it this year. Zabel? Lot of wins, but a lot of 2nds,
3rds. The label would have been more apt in his heyday.

Hamilton? No way. Only a handful of wins. Good drama though.



Dumbass -


Read a ****ing dictionary before you spew your yuppie
****...................




cham·pi·on ** *P* ** Pronunciation Key **(ch mp-n)
n.
1) One that wins first place or first prize in a competition.

2) One that is clearly superior or has the attributes of a winner: a
champion at teaching.

3) An ardent defender or supporter of a cause or another person: a champion
of the homeless.

4) One who fights; a warrior.