Alan Webb’s 2004 1500m Race: A Comic Reflection on Underachievement and Legacy #1972983 (License: Personal Use)

The image is a satirical four-panel comic showing runners mid-race on a lush green trail, with speech bubbles critiquing Alan Webb’s tenth-place finish at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials-just eight seconds behind winner Nick Willis. Dialogue references his “greatest underachiever” status, hypothetical career paths (e.g., avoiding Ron Warhurst at Michigan), and broader cultural critiques of elite white male athletes in track. The art style mimics political satire comics, using exaggerated expressions and layered irony to provoke reflection on talent, expectation, and narrative framing in sports.

This image is used in sports commentary blogs, political satire sites, or retrospectives on American middle-distance running history. It serves users seeking critical, humorous takes on athletic legacies-especially those interested in how media narratives shape perceptions of success and failure in track & field.