Who is better, Arnold or Atherton?
Geoff Arnold leads with a GOAT score of 81.3 against 81.1 for Michael Atherton — a gap of 0.2 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Arnold vs Atherton
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently ranks Geoff Arnold above Michael Atherton: 81.3 vs 81.1. Geoff Arnold leads on Statistics, Longevity. Michael Atherton leads on Peak.
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ArnoldWinner
81.3Arnold wins: Longevity, Statistics
Atherton
81.1Atherton wins: Peak
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Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇬🇧 Geoff Arnold
81.3
Arnold leads in 4 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Geoff Arnold
2. Michael Atherton
Category breakdown
Season form · Form index per season
Career timeline · Form index per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Career stage · GOAT pace
Through year 5 · Form index per season1. 🇬🇧 Geoff Arnold5 years played · career day 1,825277 runs
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🏴 Michael Atherton5 years played · career day 1,825274 runs
-1.1% vs Arnold at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 Arnold | 0 | 0 | 45 | 95 | 277 | 593 |
| 🏴 Atherton | 0 | 0 | 35 | 80 | 274 | 610 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 year periods are measured against the same career window.
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GOAT Rank · the data
Arnold81.3
Atherton81.1
FAQ
Where does Atherton beat Arnold?
Atherton scores higher on peak. Arnold leads on statistics, longevity.
How is the Arnold vs Atherton score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Arnold: 81.3, Atherton: 81.1.
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