>>23629248Tall people cant fight in wars at all. They are terrible at war. Short people are better fighters, better athlete.
Combat Sports & Martial Arts
Boxing (especially lower weight classes) – lower center of gravity, harder to knock down, better head movement, tighter punches
MMA/Wrestling – easier to shoot for takedowns, harder to take down
Judo – shorter levers and lower center of gravity make throws more explosive
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – easier guard retention, harder to pass guard when you’re compact
American Football
Halfback/Running back – lower pad level = harder to tackle, better acceleration and change of direction (e.g., Maurice Jones-Drew 5'7", Darren Sproles 5'6")
Slot receiver – quicker releases off the line, sharper cuts
Return specialist – low center of gravity helps with balance after catches
Other Sports
Gymnastics (men’s & women’s) – shorter limbs = easier to control rotations and stick landings (Simone Biles 4'8", Dominique Dawes 5'2")
Figure skating – shorter height = faster spins, lower risk of falling on jumps
Weightlifting (lighter classes) – shorter arms/legs = shorter range of motion, mechanical advantage
Rock climbing (bouldering especially) – lower center of gravity, better reach-to-height ratio on steep overhangs
Horse racing (jockeys) – almost all top jockeys are 4'10"–5'3", less weight on the horse
MotoGP / motorcycle racing – shorter riders have better aerodynamics when tucked (Dani Pedrosa 5'2" dominated for years)
Everyday / Practical Advantages
Lower center of gravity in any balance sport (snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding)
Fitting into smaller cockpits (fighter pilots, Formula 1 – many top F1 drivers are ~5'6"–5'9")
Endurance running (elite marathoners tend to be short and light – e.g., Eliud Kipchoge 5'6")
