There are still differences in physical talent that training cannot compensate for. We (and I use the 'we' in the most liberal sense of the work) train to fulfill our physical potential and minimize the mistakes that make the difference between winning and losing. Perhaps Eamon changed physically as a result of maturation and that change happened relatively quickly. It's not unreasonable for a 21 or 22 year old male to still grow and gain strength. Perhaps he is just that more talented than those who came before him (as unlikely as that is).
I don't know one way or the other about Eamon Sullivan, but it is sad to me that athletic achievements are viewed with such skepticism. I enjoy watching a lot of sports. But if I thought that every time a record was broken, or someone had a great achievement, there was cheating involved, I would not be inclined to watch any more. So, for now, I will remain blissfully naive and enjoy every moment of the Olympics and whatever other sporting event I am watching.
There are still differences in physical talent that training cannot compensate for. We (and I use the 'we' in the most liberal sense of the work) train to fulfill our physical potential and minimize the mistakes that make the difference between winning and losing. Perhaps Eamon changed physically as a result of maturation and that change happened relatively quickly. It's not unreasonable for a 21 or 22 year old male to still grow and gain strength. Perhaps he is just that more talented than those who came before him (as unlikely as that is).
I don't know one way or the other about Eamon Sullivan, but it is sad to me that athletic achievements are viewed with such skepticism. I enjoy watching a lot of sports. But if I thought that every time a record was broken, or someone had a great achievement, there was cheating involved, I would not be inclined to watch any more. So, for now, I will remain blissfully naive and enjoy every moment of the Olympics and whatever other sporting event I am watching.
