Examples of Dana Torres (Olympic Swimmer)and Tom Watson (Golfer)have Been

question 100

Multiple Choice

Examples of Dana Torres (Olympic swimmer) and Tom Watson (golfer) have been used to illustrate that:

• A)there have been instances of highly conditioned athletes stretching the age limit on winning performances.
• B)peaking of physical performance occurs later than previously thought.
• C)peaking of winning performances occurs earlier than previously thought.
• D)the lessening of physical abilities is a common complaint,even among highly conditioned athletes,past a certain age.

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