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07-28-2004, 07:20 AM

"El Paisano" wrote:

> Depends on how you define athleticism. There are some downright stupid
> statements (Gretzky, Rodman, A-Rod, or Ricky Williams could win the
> Tour; misspelling of pedal; etc.) but I would have to agree that
> cyclists are not athletic in the sense that football (American)
> players are. The author gives some of his criteria: speed, agility,
> muscle, and ability to take a hit. If these are your criteria, then
> indeed, Ricky Williams (and every NFL running back) is a far better
> athlete than Armstrong.

And by that definition a heavyweight boxer is probably more "athletic" than
a triathlete.

Guy
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07-28-2004, 07:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
Just zis Guy, you know? Posts: n/a	Re: have you seen this article? "El Paisano" wrote: > Depends on how you define athleticism. There are some downright stupid > statements (Gretzky, Rodman, A-Rod, or Ricky Williams could win the > Tour; misspelling of pedal; etc.) but I would have to agree that > cyclists are not athletic in the sense that football (American) > players are. The author gives some of his criteria: speed, agility, > muscle, and ability to take a hit. If these are your criteria, then > indeed, Ricky Williams (and every NFL running back) is a far better > athlete than Armstrong. And by that definition a heavyweight boxer is probably more "athletic" than a triathlete. Guy -- May contain traces of irony. Contents liable to settle after posting. http://www.chapmancentral.co.uk