2007-12-07 18:40:28 · 5 answers · asked by timberline06450 3 in Sports ➔ Olympics
Darwinism: survival of the fittest
2007-12-07 18:44:00 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The salient purpose of competition is to improve whatever it is that one is competing about. Without the stimulus of competition there is a natural tendency not to change. With competition, change for the sake of getting better is necessary.
2007-12-07 18:49:07 · answer #2 · answered by LucaPacioli1492 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple: The adrenaline rush. The ego boost. The fun :)
2007-12-07 18:43:14 · answer #3 · answered by mcfirm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To challenge yourself. To represent your country in the pursuit of athletic excellence. To win medals. To determine who is the best.
2007-12-07 19:38:55 · answer #4 · answered by Michael N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To see who wins. it's an ego thing. and it's fun
2007-12-07 18:47:31 · answer #5 · answered by stop_staring_please 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋