Demistifying sports
Constantly under attack by myths, student-athletes debunk them with truths about the difficulties of their sport BY NATALIA PAVON, STAFF WRITER
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EOPLE OFTEN MANUFACTURE lies about athletes and their sports that are hard to disprove as a result of society’s stereotypes and assumptions. As the cool weather flows in and fall season starts, Gables’ first season of
Myth:
sports begins. Fans watch games and cheer on while Gables’ fall student-athletes take it upon themselves to debunk typical stereotypes about their sport. Although these stereotypes may vary between sports, their purpose remains the same: to ruin the credibility of
athletes worlwide and limit their recognition. Gables’ athletes unite to prove these myths wrong and show that their talents on and off the field are valid and deserve to be celebrated, despite the attemps by many with less skills to bring them down.
Volleyball
“Volleyball is too aggressive for a girl to play; it is considered more of a boy’s sport.”
hts /highlig von Pa a i tal Na
Fact: “Girls and boys volleyball both employ the same strategies and fundamentals, so it is not a sport specific to a gender.”
Cross Country ia tal Na
hts /highlig von Pa
Myth: “Cross country runners lack the necessary athleticism to play any other sport.”
Fact: “There are plenty of runners like myself that are capable of playing other sports like soccer at a high level.” 20 sports
Design by Alexander Brazda/highlights
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