| It's a common anecdote. Where do you think fish out of water comes from? You may be skeptical about the biking but it's a fact, I work with these people :) In an ideal world height is directly related to strength obviously. Weightlifters spend 5-10+ years training, are genetically gifted for strength, maxed-out muscular potential. Swimmers aren't what I would call ideal candidates for this! Also, read graph D. Swimmers are typically taller and have less cross sectional area than other athletes, which shows in their poor non-water fitness assessments (read the lit if you are interested). Gymnasts are shorter (170ish+-10) and have more cross sectional area for their size. I've worked with many sub elite gymnasts who went almost directly into national rankings in many sports (e.g. cycling, weightlifting, football, american football, track and field disciplines). Influence of sports background on leg muscle coordination in vertical jumps: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12712802?ordinalpos=1&... The book "sports talent" has some interesting tidbits for you as well. Anyway, this has gone on long enough - let's agree to disagree :) Anyway, let's agree to disagree. |
Is it a fact? Who are "these people"? Perhaps there's a URL you could provide that tells authoritatively the story of how certain swimmers in Beijing decided to not ride bicycles?
"let's agree to disagree."
Nah. Your previous statements, vague evasions and dismissal of the obvious (even when backed up by evidence) incline me to believe you're merely stretching any truth you may possess and are not a reliable source of information. But then Robert Trivers seems to say we should expect that from everyone, so big dea.