What's the most overrated accomplishment in sports?

[Grndslmhttr3]

I would say out of all the options, a Gordie Howe hat trick would be the most overrated.

It requires that you score a goal, record an assist, and fight a guy. I suppose it's kind of rare, because normally the types of players that would get a goal and an assist in one game are also the types who don't fight.

[jamesonbourne]

Finishing a marathon.  While an impressive physical feat and display of substantial endurance, it's something that can easily be accomplished by adhering to a training regimen.  The other options require various arrangements of athleticism, dexterity, speed, strength and luck, among other things.  I give preference to those acts that require multiple proficiencies rather than just physical stamina and a strong mental game.

[camper6]

Just finishing a marathon doesn't get it a very high rating.

So how can it be overrated?

But then again if you're twice as old as the next competitor to finish then the young guy is overrated but not the old guy.

For me a marathon would be an age thing.   Same as golf.  You can't compare the senior tour to the regular tour.