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Stereotypes about Ethiopian distance runners being born to win are well known, but is athletic prowess really based on genetic traits? Can a super athlete parent guarantee the same in a child? Were the Finnish born to consistently medal in the javelin throw? Read on to find out answers to these and more… To browse our library of free sports training articles, browse using the categories on the left or use the search box.
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