Why are Black American athletes so much better than their African counterparts?

Question

I am referring to athletics, and specically the more explosive events like sprints. Diet? Genes? Let's say there are 50 million black Americans. But there are 100s of millions of Africans. As far as I know, no Black African has ever held the World or Olympic record for the 100/200 or 400m sprints. Does this special talent go back to the time of slavery, where only the strongest were allowed to 'breed'? (Please don´t take offence at this word, but I can´t think of another. 'Pro-create' just doesn't sound right.)

Answerer-er. Millions of diferences? Sorry, I didn't notice that the Afro-American has an extra leg, and four arms. Don't deny your roots, my friend, it's not politically correct.

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Answer 1

becuz when we were slave. we got used to running from slaveowner.

Answer 2

It's most likely the result of better health & nutrition in developed countries. Western countries also invest more in developing athletic talent (sports scholarships, endorsements, etc.)

On the other hand, this line of reasoning doesn't explain why native Kenyans and Ethiopians dominate longer distance events such as the marathon. The genetic advantages of these African runners must be so significant that they offset the disadvantages of their home countries' relatively poor standards of health, nutrition, and financial support. Perhaps the world records for the distance events would be lower today had the slave trade drawn more heavily from East Africa.

Answer 3

Cuturally Africa and America are totally different obviously. Both Black Americans and Africans have the same genes but, each culture promotes differences in their development. In Africa food portions are smaller, their aren't to many gyms around, and becoming a world class sprinter is the popular thing to do. But in America black athletes have a lot of things. They have track programs designed for kids 6-18 (national age group championships, or the USATF sponsered events).There for they can start training at a young age a develop into superstar athletes. Its easy for them to run a 100,200, or 400. Thats the popular thing to do. But thats just for the sprints that americans are better. Look at the distance events, Africans are far superior. Ethiopians and Kenyans have dominated in long distance events for years.

Answer 4

Human Growth Hormone; every African American athlete is on them

Answer 5

Are you remotely intelligent? Do you not realize the millions of differences between people from the two regions? Those answer your question.

Millions of differences caused by the regions where they're from, not physical differences. That you didn't even think of what I meant reveals much more about you than you realize.

Answer 6

America invests more in sport than African countries. No it goes back thousands of years, where Cheetahs kept chasing them, hence, had to learn to run really quick!

Answer 7

The Americans probably have access to better training methods and machines.

Answer 8

I think it simply boils down to training, equipment and a more competitive environment here in the states.