is too late to be an Olympian
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Re: is too late to be an Olympian(Original post by liftorrot)
That would depend on what type of sport you wish to be in.
badminton or cycling(Original post by CompactDestruction)
The less physical and less popular sports such as shooting or archery would be your best bet.
all this olympic fever has got to me aswell
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Re: is too late to be an OlympianNot even, the people who compete in them train just as much.(Original post by CompactDestruction)
The less physical and less popular sports such as shooting or archery would be your best bet.
It is most likely too late, but I'm sure you could probably find some stories of people who took up their sports late in their life and became olympians (however, these people probably adopted other sports before this so didnt start from scratch) -
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Re: is too late to be an Olympiani play football and im fit(Original post by desijut)
Not even, the people who compete in them train just as much.
It is most likely too late, but I'm sure you could probably find some stories of people who took up their sports late in their life and became olympians (however, these people probably adopted other sports before this so didnt start from scratch) -
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Re: is too late to be an OlympianNobody is arguing about how much they train. Those sports, however, are less about raw talent and more about training.(Original post by desijut)
Not even, the people who compete in them train just as much.
It is most likely too late, but I'm sure you could probably find some stories of people who took up their sports late in their life and became olympians (however, these people probably adopted other sports before this so didnt start from scratch) -
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Re: is too late to be an OlympianA woman in one of the women's swimming events
todayyesterday (I'm up too late...) was mid-20s and only took up swimming (competitively) in the past couple of years. She excelled at many sports and happened to have a knack for swimming.
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Re: is too late to be an OlympianThere are some sports where people tend to peak later in life. For instance, the GB men's 8 (rowing) includes a 40 year old man called Greg Searle, and it is a very realistic gold medal hope. There is one 20 year old in the same boat, and he is remarkably young to be rowing at the Olympics. If you're under 55kg, then coxing is an option. Or you could make like Niger's single sculler today - he only started sculling three months ago, and rowed in the Olympics today (not very fast, mind...) http://sports.terra.com/novice-rower...ceb0aRCRD.html
There are other sports where athleticism isn't really required, such as shooting. However, people's hands can tend to get less steady with age, hence why you don't see 70 year old shooting competitors.
I'm afraid that it's likely that your chances of being an Olympic gymnast are probably well and truly over though! -
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Re: is too late to be an OlympianWhat? 20 is too old!? I been cycling since I was 16 (not professionally though) I'm 20 now and I would like to go pro. Surely it's not too late? it's not like i'm starting from scratch. I've been bombing around on my racing bike for at least 2 years now.
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Re: is too late to be an OlympianIt wouldn't be too late for you as you already have experience in the sport.(Original post by Podcaster)
What? 20 is too old!? I been cycling since I was 16 (not professionally though) I'm 20 now and I would like to go pro. Surely it's not too late? it's not like i'm starting from scratch. I've been bombing around on my racing bike for at least 2 years now.
As for OP, it depends on your natural physical ability and how much time and effort you are able to put into training. Your chances would be slim and it's highly unlikely but it wouldn't be impossible. And if not an Olympian you could find yourself in other sporting events if you excelled enough. -
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Re: is too late to be an Olympian20 is certainly not too old, but your professional lifespan will depend on which type of cycling you do. If you want to be an endurance road cyclist you'll have a much longer career than that of a track sprint cyclist.(Original post by Podcaster)
What? 20 is too old!? I been cycling since I was 16 (not professionally though) I'm 20 now and I would like to go pro. Surely it's not too late? it's not like i'm starting from scratch. I've been bombing around on my racing bike for at least 2 years now. -
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Re: is too late to be an OlympianI'm sure you have an idea of your times versus the times that the GB team are getting. Are you a member of a bike club, and do you participate in formal races?(Original post by Podcaster)
What? 20 is too old!? I been cycling since I was 16 (not professionally though) I'm 20 now and I would like to go pro. Surely it's not too late? it's not like i'm starting from scratch. I've been bombing around on my racing bike for at least 2 years now.
I doubt that you are too old to go pro - Chris Hoy is fully 16 years older than you.
Anyway, the opinions of TSR mean sod all when it comes to things like this. At your age, if the GB team won't take you then it's likely that you just aren't good enough, rather than being rejected purely for being too old. -
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Re: is too late to be an OlympianI used to be in Haringey Cycle Club. I will rejoin.(Original post by Origami Bullets)
I'm sure you have an idea of your times versus the times that the GB team are getting. Are you a member of a bike club, and do you participate in formal races?
I doubt that you are too old to go pro - Chris Hoy is fully 16 years older than you.
Anyway, the opinions of TSR mean sod all when it comes to things like this. At your age, if the GB team won't take you then it's likely that you just aren't good enough, rather than being rejected purely for being too old. -
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Re: is too late to be an Olympianhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18811337(Original post by desijut)
It is most likely too late, but I'm sure you could probably find some stories of people who took up their sports late in their life and became olympians (however, these people probably adopted other sports before this so didnt start from scratch) -
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Re: is too late to be an OlympianWell Joshua Thompson (Super heavyweight boxer on Team GB this year) only had his first boxing lesson when he was 18, and he's only 23 now.
*When he was 20 he was offered 50 grand to turn pro but he turned it down because it was his dream to be an olympian -
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Re: is too late to be an Olympianupcoming olympics(Original post by Marshyy)
Yes. The games started a few days ago.
