Dan Minette wrote:
> Personally, I think the answer should be straightforward. In every sporting
> event where the performance is measured against an objective standard: as in
> running, or weight lifting, it is clear that if the best athletes of 50
> years ago were to find him/herself competing against the also rans of today,
> they'd lose. Think about the 4 minute mile being something rare and
> special. Or, think about Vince's Green Bay Packers lines facing the lines
> of today.
Even if they had the same advantages in
training/medical/technology?
>
> I'd guess that if the 1930 Yankees were magically transported just before
> opening day, that they would be in the cellar of any division they were in.
So are you saying all else being equal, humans today are physically superior to their
counterparts of 70 years ago?
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Doug
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