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

question 20

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 upper age limits of 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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Definitions:

Flexible

Capable of being easily modified or adapted to new, different, or changing requirements.

Rigid

Strikingly inflexible or unyielding; not easily bent or changed in shape or structure.

Controlling

Exerting power or influence over something or someone to direct or regulate their actions.

Evaluating

The process of assessing or judging the value, significance, or condition of something based on certain criteria or standards.