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Everything Everywhere Daily

The Most Dominant Athlete Ever (Redux)

Jan 23, 2024
Lionel Messi, a dominant athlete in soccer, discusses his journey to becoming one of the most dominant athletes of all time. The podcast explores the concept of dominance in sports, introducing the remarkable career of Alan Francis, the greatest horseshoe pitcher in history. It dives into Francis' consistent success, record-breaking ringer percentage, and unique aspects of professional horseshoe pitching compared to other sports. Despite lacking physical attributes like strength or speed, Francis has multiple world championships and the potential to surpass 30 titles.
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  • Alan Francis is the most dominant athlete in horseshoe pitching with 24 world championships and unparalleled accuracy.
  • Despite his age, Alan Francis continues to dominate the sport and is on an unprecedented streak of 11 consecutive world titles.

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The Dominance of Alan Francis in Horseshoe Pitching

Alan Francis, the greatest horseshoe pitcher in history, has displayed an unprecedented level of dominance in his sport. Starting at the age of 12, he won four consecutive junior boys world championships, setting a record. At age 19, he became the youngest person to win a men's world championship. From 1995 onwards, Francis embarked on an incredible journey, winning seven world championships in the 90s, followed by a record-setting streak of eight consecutive world championships from 2003 to 2019. With 24 world championships and the defending world champion title, his level of dominance remains unparalleled.

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