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Post #211644 by Gigantalope on Mon, Jan 30, 2006 10:47 PM
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Great topic The obvious things contribute to being an athlete (Strength, endurance, speed etc) but often it's just a certain build which enables a person to be effective at a sport or game. Most often though the weirdest involve having a certain quirky skill either by birth or development. Like being able to sink a 40 foot hoop consistently, slide a 100 mph bike around a dirt track, or hit a breaking fastball. Hand-eye coordination, or balance in addition to above average talent or strengths that enable a person to excel sport in general. Curling tho..that one is beyond me. I think the Canadians and Scots developed it so people who smoke can be in the Olympic |