Scientist found two common genes in fast runners. (One long distance, one short.) This may be part of the reason why some people can run quick short distances and/or long distances.
"If you're a real slowcoach, there might be a reason, as scientists say they've discovered the gene which makes top sprinters so quick." Newsround
Though they do say that just because you have one of these genes doesn't mean your a fast runner. They also say you can be fast without this gene.
Posted by EMH at August 28, 2003 09:12 AM | TrackBack