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Genetics probably play the biggest role when it comes to natural abilities. Height, strength, explosiveness, body proportions, endurance.

• AlexandrB 3y ago
  This is inconsistent with the fact that average height has increased significantly over the last two centuries[1]. Our genes have not had time to change in that span, but our environment, including access to nutrients, has changed radically. [1] https://ourworldindata.org/human-height https://ourworldindata.org/human-height
  • bluedino 3y ago
    Taller than average people are most successful in certain sport. Basketball, volleyball, etc Shorter than average are very rare in most sports except for some niche positions.
    • achenet 3y ago
      gymnastics and olympic weightlifting actually both favor shorter statures.