# Down’s Syndrome strength **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [March 19, 2021, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/down-s-syndrome-strength/938256 "2021-03-19T19:19:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/i_love_me_vol.i/32/521_2.png) [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2021, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/down-s-syndrome-strength/938256/21 "2021-03-24T22:12:55Z")
I’m not sure. Do _you_ think it’s rigged? ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2021, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/down-s-syndrome-strength/938256/22 "2021-03-24T22:15:27Z")
And [this guy](https://thatmomentin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Screen-Shot-2017-07-27-at-11.07.08-PM-650x414.png) is actually [two](http://celebritywc.com/images250_/paul-larsson-11.jpg) [people](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4c/ea/db/4ceadb456acf91fb17b10b9eeb98a47f.jpg). ---
**Author:** ![TheCuse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thecuse/32/2854_2.png) [@TheCuse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheCuse)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2021, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/down-s-syndrome-strength/938256/23 "2021-03-24T22:21:56Z")
Yes, it was rigged. The guy who let him win lost on purpose and even the coach approved. It was that kid’s first time on the mat as well. It was done as a feel-good thing and to reward him for all the hard work he did with the team. Kind of like a dream come true for him. It has happened in other schools as well. Such as this one: > **[Undefeated HS Wrestler From Norton, MA Wrestles Opponent With Down Syndrome -...](https://www.thenewportbuzz.com/undefeated-hs-wrestler-from-norton-ma-wrestles-opponent-with-down-syndrome/6439)** > > The Best of Newport, RI. Newport Buzz is the leading News Source for Breaking News, What's New and To-Do in Newport, RI. ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2021, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/down-s-syndrome-strength/938256/24 "2021-03-24T23:55:00Z")
People with Down syndrome have low muscle tone at birth, but like almost everyone, they can increase muscle strength through weight training and other forms of exercise. In fact, physical activity is strongly recommended for children with Down Syndrome, and schools are required by law provide physical education classes (with modifications as needed) to students in Special Education. I don’t know why you seem so determined to pursue this idea that people with Down Syndrome have some sort of innate “incredible strength.” Is it because you’d rather believe that than think an eight-year-old could twist your wrist? ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2021, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/down-s-syndrome-strength/938256/25 "2021-03-25T00:18:44Z")
Most people, especially children, have good grip strength, even if they have low muscle tone. A baby can hold up its own weight just by gripping your thumbs. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2021, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/down-s-syndrome-strength/938256/26 "2021-03-25T02:22:04Z")
This seems more like an argument than a question. I’m going to shut this thread until the GQ mods have a chance to review it. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2021, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/down-s-syndrome-strength/938256/27 "2021-03-25T02:22:21Z")
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**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2021, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/down-s-syndrome-strength/938256/28 "2021-03-25T02:31:36Z")
I think we can leave it closed since at this point the OP is just repeating the same questions over and over again without acknowledging any responses. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/down-s-syndrome-strength/938256.md?page=1)