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Why aren't Americans better at, say, rugby? Not enough people participate.
Why aren't Americans better at the marathon? Too many people participate?
This is idiotic. I'm sorry Mr. McClelland's fantasy about American sports dominance is ruined by the participation of millions of people actually enjoying amateur sports.
I know a lot of people who run. I don't know any who don't take pride in setting personal bests. And yes, for some people a 4 1/2 hour marathon is an achievement.
I an country where obesity is becoming a growing problem even among children, I'm disheartened to see Salon publishing an article critical of ordinary people who have gone to great lengths to get themselves in shape, even when they know that they'll never be world-class.
