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ToddML writes "I just spotted this article at wired.com which talks about the current deficiencies of the U.S. long-distance running program, and more importantly, what is being done about it. An interesting story from both a gadget perspective, and for the source of the program -- private industry."
It's possible that the natural muscularity of the black athlete is a detriment to swimming, whereas the slightly fattier caucasian athlete has greater buoyancy allowing him to expend energy in a forward motion instead of spending it to stay afloat.
As for skiing, I'd have to guess that it's mainly a result of a lack of interest in the sport by black athletes. Having spent many winters on the slopes, I have to say anecdotally that black skiers are few and far between. If my experience is any guide, it means that the number of world class black skiers will also be very low.
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I just heard some sad news on talk radio -
Gnutella creator Gene Kan was found dead in his California home this morning. There weren't any more details. I'm sure everyone in the Slashdot community will miss him - even if you didn't enjoy his work, there's no denying his contributions to popular culture. Truly an American icon.
similarly, if you put a white and a black in a classroom, and taught them the same amount, you would notice the white would get better grades and speak proper english while the black would struggle and speak in twisted ebonics. Whites are naturally more intelligent than blacks, and develop better language skills.
This is why america uses blacks for physical labour and 'simple' tasks, while whites run corporations and are involved in more intellectual work.
Now you cannot claim what I just said is racist, unless you also agree the parent post is.
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