Who is better, Trickett or Manuel?
Libby Trickett leads with a GOAT score of 81.5 against 81.5 for Simone Manuel — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Trickett vs Manuel
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Libby Trickett and Simone Manuel level at 81.5. Libby Trickett leads on Longevity. Simone Manuel leads on Peak.
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TrickettWinner
81.5Trickett wins: Longevity
Manuel
81.5Manuel wins: Peak
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Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇦🇺 Libby Trickett
81.5
Trickett leads in 4 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Libby Trickett
2. Simone Manuel
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 season 5 · Form index per season1. 🇺🇸 Simone Manuel5 seasons played · career day 1,825442 major golds
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇦🇺 Libby Trickett5 seasons played · career day 1,825408 major golds
-7.7% vs Manuel at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Trickett | 0 | 0 | 62 | 138 | 408 | 718 |
| 🇺🇸 Manuel | 0 | 0 | 78 | 172 | 442 | 718 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 season periods are measured against the same career window.
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GOAT Rank · the data
Trickett81.5
Manuel81.5
FAQ
Where does Manuel beat Trickett?
Manuel scores higher on peak. Trickett leads on longevity.
How is the Trickett vs Manuel score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Trickett: 81.5, Manuel: 81.5.
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