The Greatest British Sportspeople 110-101
110. Tony Jacklin (Golf, 1960s-1980s) This doyen of the British golf scene won two Majors in an absolute desert of an era for European golf - he was the only British major winner in something like a 30 year period, at a time when golf was dominated by those perceived as its all time greats - Palmer, Player, Trevino, Watson and of course Jack Nicklaus. A real lone figurehead and keeper of the flame, whose role as Captain when the Ryder Cup returned to Europe after a similarly long hiatus was utterly fitting. 109. Charlotte Edwards (Cricket, 2000s) Captain, opening batter and figurehead for the recent all-conquering England women's team, having held the role now for 8 years. 108. Allan Wells (Athletics, 1970s-1980s) This splendid fellow was the 1980 100m Olympic champion, hence the fastest man in the world, surely? Well, perhaps not, as that was the year of the US boycott, thus eliminating his strongest competition. However, to be fair, Wells won a showdo...