Is this the greatest era?

As we head into a new decade with Lewis Hamilton freshly minted as the Formula One driver with the most race wins, The Straits Times reflects on the strength of the current generation of athletes.

Usain Bolt leading a wefie of some of the best sportsmen during the Laureus award ceremony in 2017.
Usain Bolt leading a wefie of some of the best sportsmen during the Laureus award ceremony in 2017. PHOTOS: LAUREUSSPORT / TWITTER, USA TODAY SPORTS
Usain Bolt leading a wefie of some of the best sportsmen during the Laureus award ceremony in 2017.
PHOTOS: LAUREUSSPORT / TWITTER, USA TODAY SPORTS
Rohit Brijnath
Assistant Sports Editor
Updated
Dec 05, 2020, 05:01 AM
Published
Dec 05, 2020, 05:00 AM
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 05, 2020, with the headline Is this the greatest era? . Subscribe

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