Tuesday, 29 August 2017

Summary - Sports stars have natural advantages

(Original article - May/June 2009 - Core)

When sporting bodies are looking for athletes, one important factor is the size, strength and endurance of people. Another is that they should be young. Other factors such as genes and mental abilities play an important role. Some sportspeople have certain physical advantages that help. For example, David Beckham’s bandy legs help him spin the ball. Michael Phelps' enormous feet propel him in the water. In addition, Liz Halliday’s extremely quick reaction times make her a better racing driver.

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