Leonidas of Rhodes's 2168-year-old Olympic record stands in danger of falling this week

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/pb/olympics/2016/live-updates/rio-games/scores-and-latest-news/michael-phelps-ties-2000-year-old-olympic-record/

Poor Leo...

[Renew Deal]

1. They should make Phelps run the hoplite

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2. I enjoy running. I can't imagine doing it nude.

I mean... just... jock straps, people. They were invented for a reason.

[Kaleva]

11. Looks like they just came out of a pool where the water was cold.

[misterhighwasted]

3. Leo's held the record for 2000 years. It's time Leo..it's time.

Well Done Michael

Phelps is a beast and here's why:

https://www.scienceabc.com/sports/michael-phelps-height-arms-torso-arm-span-feet-swimming.html

Scientific Analysis Of Michael Phelps’s Body Structure


What Makes Phelps So Good?
For him, the medals podium is like a second home. His speedy combination of genetics, willpower and skill has resulted in his massive medal tally. Phelps has a weirdly ergonomic (efficiency in the swimming pool) advantage over his competitors.

What's His Secret?
His extreme advantage all comes down to his freaky body structure. The following abnormal features of his body play a major role in his exceptional talent.

Height

He stands tall at 6’4?, which is the ideal height for swimming.

Reach

His arm span is 6’7?, 3 inches more than his height. Generally a person’s arm span is equal to his/her height, but Phelps is not an ordinary person. This anomalous characteristic provides him with an absurd amount of pulling power in the water. Basically, his arms work as powerful propulsive (boat) paddles in a more efficient way than his competitors.



MORE Interesting facts at LINK..

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4. Leo was an athlete. He'd understand.

Honestly I think he'd mostly lament the Dark Ages and be sad that it took humans this long to get back to the glory of Ancient Greece.

[misterhighwasted]

5. True. He's gotta be saying "What took you so long?"

[Recursion]

6. Yup (nt)

[Tobin S.]

7. Off topic here, but I was wondering how you are adjusting to life back in the states?

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8. Good, thanks!

I've got a few job interviews scheduled next week... we'll see.

[progressoid]

9. "Leonidas was not immediately available for comment."

[Yavin4]

10. Yeah, but Leonidas competed totally nude. I'm talking balls out to the world.

That's how you do it.