Who do you think is the most motivational athlete of our era?

Question

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Answer 1

This is kind of an open question.  I guess it comes down to what you mean by "motivational".  The first answer that came to my mind was Tiger Woods, and try as I might I can't find anyone better.  I don't care for golf, so I would love to find someone different, but the truth is he has greatly motivated many people to play or watch golf.  Golf used to be a game primarily played by white men with money.  Now everyone plays it.  I don't watch golf, but my dad does.  When Tiger is playing, the crowd follows him.  I can't think of a star from basketball, baseball, football, or any other sport that has had that sort of influence in this era.  I guess era is loosely defined as well.  Magic and Bird did a lot for basketball, and Gretzky for hockey.  But Tiger has really changed things for golf.  

Answer 2

Michael Phelps

Answer 3

Lance Armstrong easily.