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Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 10 months ago

What athletes have gone far despite having the 'wrong' body type for their sport?

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What athletes have gone far despite having the 'wrong' body type for their sport?

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Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 10 months ago

e.g.

Chiyonofuji: sumo wrestler with low body fat

Mike Tyson: heavyweight boxer who is short

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Short also helps in weight based competition by allowing more muscle mass.
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  Does it? Because all the top powerlifters and strongmen are way above average height

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