Not sure I understand this take. Maybe you're under the impression that Harvard is trying to maximize academic success? They're not. They're trying to maximize

Not sure I understand this take. Maybe you're under the impression that Harvard is trying to maximize academic success? They're not. They're trying to maximize alumni power and career success. It's quite reasonable to assume that someone who is the best in the world at a sport will be able to succeed at other things they focus on.