Who is better, Medalen or Akers?
Linda Medalen leads with a GOAT score of 89.0 against 89.0 for Michelle Akers — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Medalen vs Akers
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Linda Medalen and Michelle Akers level at 89.0. Linda Medalen leads on Longevity. Michelle Akers leads on Statistics, Peak.
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MedalenWinner
89.0Medalen wins: Longevity
Akers
89.0Akers wins: Peak, Statistics
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Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇳🇴 Linda Medalen
89.0
Medalen leads in 3 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Linda Medalen
2. Michelle Akers
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. 🇺🇸 Michelle Akers5 seasons played · career day 1,825330 goals
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇳🇴 Linda Medalen5 seasons played · career day 1,825325 goals
-1.5% vs Akers at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇴 Medalen | 0 | 0 | 55 | 115 | 325 | 675 |
| 🇺🇸 Akers | 0 | 0 | 50 | 108 | 330 | 691 |
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
Medalen89.0
Akers89.0
FAQ
Where does Akers beat Medalen?
Akers scores higher on peak, statistics. Medalen leads on longevity.
How is the Medalen vs Akers score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Medalen: 89.0, Akers: 89.0.
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