"I was at the Millrose Games about six weeks ago and noticed that they had a race for the fastest eight year old in the world. And this is one, you know, we don't need to do the national championships at age 13 and 12," he says. "It's just about the worst predictor imaginable."
In a live conversation taped at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, Malcolm and his Martian friend consult athletes Linda Flanagan and Lauren Fleshman on how to level the proverbial playing field. What would they ban from youth sports: Coaches? Parents? Uniforms? Whatever it takes to bring the love of the game to everyone.
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