Could you beat an Olympic gold medalist at his/her best event? - Page 2

retina · 2021-07-28, 17:40

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Originally Posted by ZFR

I could maybe beat a gold medalist from the paralympics.

For some events you won't stand a chance.

Beyond 400m you will lose.

ZFR · 2021-07-28, 22:02

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Originally Posted by retina

For some events you won't stand a chance.

Beyond 400m you will lose.

That's something...

chalsall · 2021-07-28, 22:07

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Originally Posted by MooMoo2

Do you think you'd be able to pull off a victory?

No. Not a chance. Perhaps a true 0% probability. I simply didn't start training early enough.

Similarly, even in the mental domain, I can only introduce people to the game of Go.

I appreciate the beauty of the simplicity. But some who I introduce to the game beat me after the introduction exercises.

LOBES · 2021-07-29, 01:51

I played Division I soccer in college (my 20's), and could probably beat a USMNT player if they had 6 months of complete inaction. It would only be because physically I would be quicker and in better shape then they would be at that point in time. I was never good enough to be a professional, but might be good enough given your parameters.

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2021-07-29, 01:51	#15
LOBES Mar 2019 USA 105₁₀ Posts	I played Division I soccer in college (my 20's), and could probably beat a USMNT player if they had 6 months of complete inaction. It would only be because physically I would be quicker and in better shape then they would be at that point in time. I was never good enough to be a professional, but might be good enough given your parameters.