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Topic: Mind - July 13 2024
Sports Families: It’s in Our DNA

Many of us know what it’s like to be competitive with a sibling. But what happens when your entire household loves the game? We talked to Triathlete and VIS Mentor, Grace Norman, about her experience growing up in a sports environment, carving her own path, and learning how to use her support system.

By: Sarah Hopkins

VIS Creator

Grace Norman

VIS Mentor

Topic: Mind

July 13 2024

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In 2016, the Wall Street Journal conducted a study to see what percentage of some leagues’ players are related to ‘elite athletes’ — meaning anyone who’s played sports professionally for an NCAA or national team. They found it was 48.8% of the NBA, 17.5% of the NFL, and 14.5% of the MLB. Naturally, there’s a genetic element to this. Certain physical attributes can predispose people to certain spo...
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