Athletics

Athletics
Affirmative
By: Landon Frame

Competition is the driving force of sports. With out competition there would be no need for sports. Michael Phelps said “I don't like to be second in anything.” Humans in general do not like to be second in anything. This competitiveness leads to excellence in sports and personal development. According to Aimee Mullins “The power of the human will to compete and the drive to excel beyond the body's normal capabilities is most beautifully demonstrated in the arena of sport.” I quoted Michael Phelps so let’s examine how competition leads to his excellence of many Gold Metals. Michael Phelps Worked really hard to become the best he can. He trained almost everyday. But what was the purpose? He wanted to become the best. He illustrates this when he said “I want to test my maximum and see how much I can do. And I want to change the world of swimming.” His goals were driven by competition. I've heard it said that “competition is god’s way of tricking is into doing our best”. So competition in sports tricks people into being in the best physical shape, developing teamwork, and I would say ultimately friendships.

Competition in Athletics leads to excellence in many ways. It improves health, motivation, and the need to achieve goals. In our country there is an obesity and laziness epidemic. Overeating and lack of exercising can both be solved by sports. Sports also increase someone’s motivation. Laziness comes from a lack of motivation so it would be safe to assume that competing in sports will also decrease laziness. Competition truly does lead to excellence.