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Jul 31, 2014
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mr_thekid
It depends entirely in what sphere you're asked to show your elements
of athleticism. Usain Bolt is certainly an athlete even though he might not be the best football player, and the same thing applies to the Crossfit competitors. That was my point.
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The Crossfit Games are blowing up
hansel
7/31/14 12:38pm
Much like soccer, just because something is popular doesn't mean it's good
BYUMizzou
7/31/14 12:47pm
when people work out with Cross fit does that make them an athlete?
cougarmanguy
7/31/14 12:49pm
I'm willing to call anyone an athlete who gets paid to train for and participate
hansel
7/31/14 12:52pm
I guess. I wouldn't call Tony Horton an athlete because he got paid to
cougarmanguy
7/31/14 12:53pm
I agree. Unlike Crossfit games athletes, Horton doesn't compete in an athletic
hansel
7/31/14 12:54pm
these cross fit games people are athletes, for sure
fattycoug
7/31/14 12:53pm
They sure don't look like athletes do they?
hansel
7/31/14 12:57pm
There is a lot more to being athletic than big muscles and low body fat.
Admiral Ackbar
7/31/14 1:14pm
Have you seen these people? They are definitely athletes.
Ashtrash
7/31/14 1:08pm
Athleticism is combo of speed, agility, reaction, hand eye coordination, strengt
Mayor of Cougartown
7/31/14 1:19pm
Is Usain Bolt a athlete? All he does is run really fast.
mr_thekid
7/31/14 1:23pm
Yes
Mayor of Cougartown
7/31/14 1:33pm
sorry usain. you only have elements of athleticism
fattycoug
7/31/14 1:33pm
so running fast is the only determining factor in athleticism then?
Mayor of Cougartown
7/31/14 1:37pm
It depends entirely in what sphere you're asked to show your elements
mr_thekid
7/31/14 1:44pm
I'm saying he's NOT an athlete because he really just runs fast and has good
fattycoug
7/31/14 1:45pm
k, you win.
Mayor of Cougartown
7/31/14 1:48pm
RE: k, you win.
fattycoug
7/31/14 2:12pm
No, doing Crossfit workouts makes you a person that works out.
mr_thekid
7/31/14 1:09pm
"A contract on par with John Lucas and John Crotty of the NBA"
BGRTHNUMEGO
7/31/14 12:54pm
Orthopedic surgeons rejoice!
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7/31/14 1:01pm
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