Does the public have the right to criticize an Olympian’s weight?
Seems to me that the obvious answer is "no," but I thought I'd throw it out there for discussion:
www.theglobeandmail.com/.../
Interesting thread on NPR discussing body size evolution for various olmpic events:
www.npr.org/.../olympic-bodies-they-just-dont-make-them-like-they-used-to
"Swimmers are taller and heavier than most olympians"; males setting WR in the 100 have increased in body length from 5'-8" to 6'-8" and increased sprint speed from about 4 mph to 4.75 mph.
Interesting thread on NPR discussing body size evolution for various olmpic events:
www.npr.org/.../olympic-bodies-they-just-dont-make-them-like-they-used-to
"Swimmers are taller and heavier than most olympians"; males setting WR in the 100 have increased in body length from 5'-8" to 6'-8" and increased sprint speed from about 4 mph to 4.75 mph.
