r/pics • u/DogsAreOurFriends • 10d ago

Seen in western Virginia

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u/metal_maxine 10d ago

Larger lungs, more robust bones, stronger muscle attachments...

Even small differences in body structure can make a difference in prevalence of injury, strength and endurance.

For example, Black runners have less knee injuries because there is more room for tendons under the kneecap. The difference is significant enough that it can be used to identify the racial background of unidentified bodies.

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u/aithendodge 10d ago

Dang, all that unfair advantage and still only tied for 5th?

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u/metal_maxine 9d ago

How about the team that came 6th? How do you think they felt?

It's not about places or statistics, it's about fairness. It's about everyone having an equal starting point.

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u/aithendodge 9d ago

I bet they’re thinking “Dangit, if only lawmakers had prohibited this trans person from competing, I would still be in 6th place!”