Andrea Dittmann
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I want you to think about two college athletes: Alex andRyan. Alex is the fastest runner on the cross-country team, while Ryan isconsidered the best on the basketball team. Who do you think is more athletic?Who is a better player?These questions may seem like either a trick or impossible toanswer: “Cross-country running and basketball are totally different sports!”you might say. “Each sport has unique standards for what constitutes being a ‘good’athlete.”Indeed, when we think about what makes someone a successful and effective cross-country runner, we often think of someone who can perform...…I want you to think about two college athletes: Alex andRyan. Alex is the fastest runner on the cross-country team, while Ryan isconsidered the best on the basketball team. Who do you think is more athletic?Who is a better player?These questions may seem like either a trick or impossible toanswer: “Cross-country running and basketball are totally different sports!”you might say. “Each sport has unique standards for what constitutes being a ‘good’athlete.”Indeed, when we think about what makes someone a successful and effective cross-country runner, we often think of someone who can perform...WW…