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Are athletes really getting faster?

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David Epstein’s idea worth spreading is that the amazing achievements of many modern-day athletes are thanks to

demanding trainings

a complex set of factors

evolution

natural abilities

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strings of chemicals in a living thing that carry information

genes

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to improve one's results

to enhance one's performance

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to develop gradually

to evolve

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a small piece of partly burned coal or wood

cinder

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a set of beliefs or attitudes

mindset

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Citius, Altius, Fortius

the Olympic motto

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the competitive athletic sport of running distances of 400 metres or less.

racing

cycling

sprinting

marathon

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What is the average body type?

medium height, medium weight

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While indeed we haven’t evolved into a new species in a century, the _____________ within competitive sports most certainly has changed.

gene pool

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to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success

skyracket

skyrocket

highrocket

rocket

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The Kalenjin tribes have been particularly successful in ____________.

marathon

sprinting

cycling

swimmimg

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Starting blocks were an important innovation in ___________.

cycling

sprinting

shot-putting

swimming

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in every part or at every time

throughout

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get shorter

shrink

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This sport type favours a body type similar to a canoe

water polo

basketball

swimming

racing

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