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In article <FKITTRED.93Jan23200913@spchp13.BBN.COM> fkittred@spchp13.BBN.COM (Fletcher Kittredge) writes:

> I think this is complete hogwash:
>
>1) The designation "Bantu", "Nilotic", etc. is most accurate when
>   applied to language groups, not genetic types. 
>
>2) the considerable interbreeding of
>   different tribal groups in Kenya 
>
>3) The genetic argument for athletic performance is old, but quite weak.
>   
>
>4) Their argument is inherently racist.
>
>In my estimation, the fundamental reason the Kenyans are good runners
>is economic. 

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	We could continue the discussion of (1) and (2) above on 
soc.culture.african.  If you'll reread my original post, you will see
that in terms of running, our points are identical (except for (4) 
above, with which I disagree): genetics plays at most a small role 
in explaining the difference between Kenyan and American distance
runners, and the possibility of fame and fortune from becoming a 
world-class runner engenders tremendous efforts by young Kenyans.

	No one has yet replied to my question about the physical 
benefits of spending childhood barefoot.  Am I completely off the
wall?

	Waiting to get shot down again . . . 
>
>Kwahari,
>fletcher

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