The article explores the phenomenon of top athletes like Patrick Mahomes embracing unconventional body types, likening his appearance to a 'Dad Bod' as he celebrates his athletic success in the Super Bowl. It raises the question of whether such body types challenge traditional views of athleticism, which lean towards being bigger, faster, and stronger. Experts, like Marcus Elliott, suggest that our understanding of athletic potential needs to expand beyond these metrics, recognizing that athletes can excel despite lacking conventional physique aesthetics.
If Patrick Mahomes can be one of the best athletes in the world, did that say something about him, or our ability to understand what real athleticism looks like?
Our traditional ideas of athleticism — bigger, faster, stronger — is too limited. The common measurements fail to capture the full spectrum of athletic potential.
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