I love this post and I love topics that make me think. But if I look at historic facts. When was the last time you saw a 5'6 to 5'9 white, European or Asian in the NBA with superior vertical leap winning slam dunk contests?
I LOVE watching the Olympics. Usain Bolt is the greatest runner of all time. When was the last time you saw a white, European, or Asian person win the 100, the 200 or even place in the top 3?
Do you think the majority of the planet just does not think they can compete or do it? Or could there be genetic advantage in regards to athleticism?
I agree to a point that will and determination can make a person a great. But if someone is born with a genetic physical advantage that same will and determination will trump that of the person who was born with less.
Who knows for sure. But great topic of discussion.
Hey Eric!
You raise some very interesting points, and it's hard to argue about genetic advantages, they are very real. I think what I was trying to get at was that even if someone is genetically predisposed to do an event like 100m, that doesn't mean that without the work they will be a champion.
So you can take two people who are both so-called natural athletes, they are both great in high school, however one progresses while the other does not. One accepts that they are a natural, the other does not.
I guess that was my point, however I will address this more fully in the follow up, which I'm about to start writing right this second! :-)
Thanks
Cg
Looking forward to your post. I LOVE well thought out issues. And its fun to see what other people think. I LOVE reading other peoples opinions. There is NO right or wrong, Just great perspective. Which I value. I really like reading other peoples thoughts on a subject. I respect it and sometimes changes my opinion, GREAT post.