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2008-08-18 4:47 PM

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Subject: Size of Athletes

I got in trouble for an earlier "observation", but this is hopefully mundane.

Have I not paid attention in the past or do athletes seem to be getting bigger/taller?

I was surprised by some of the swimmers.  Many over 6' with some up to 6'8".

Men's volleyball always had some height, but it seems the average height it going up.

A 6'5" sprinter?  Amazing...



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2008-08-18 5:32 PM
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Subject: RE: Size of Athletes
I guess you could say that people in general are getting bigger. Question is, are athletes outpacing the population in general?
2008-08-18 5:49 PM
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Subject: RE: Size of Athletes
Aikidoman - 2008-08-18 4:47 PM

I got in trouble for an earlier "observation", but this is hopefully mundane.

Have I not paid attention in the past or do athletes seem to be getting bigger/taller?

I was surprised by some of the swimmers.  Many over 6' with some up to 6'8".

Men's volleyball always had some height, but it seems the average height it going up.

A 6'5" sprinter?  Amazing...



I was thinking the same thing. Some of these athletes do seem bigger than those in the past.
2008-08-19 7:24 AM
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Subject: RE: Size of Athletes
phillybarb - 2008-08-18 3:49 PM
Aikidoman - 2008-08-18 4:47 PM

I got in trouble for an earlier "observation", but this is hopefully mundane.

Have I not paid attention in the past or do athletes seem to be getting bigger/taller?

I was surprised by some of the swimmers.  Many over 6' with some up to 6'8".

Men's volleyball always had some height, but it seems the average height it going up.

A 6'5" sprinter?  Amazing...

I was thinking the same thing. Some of these athletes do seem bigger than those in the past.

Except for the Female Chinese Gymnat.   They seem to be smaller and younger.

Matt Reed Triathlete is 6'6" ?

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