Originally Posted by
guachi
Wiggins (not Wiggans) is 39 and retired. So perhaps you could find 6 U23 riders that could ALL beat him in a 5 min race. But probably not. And if these kids are so hot why aren't they lighting things up in Team Pursuit? Where are they? The US has (checks wikipedia) medaled in Team Pursuit once - a silver in 1984. Get on it. Pick these 6 juniors and win a medal!
This argument is a bit apples and oranges.
The fastest marathon in human history had average mile splits of 4:41.
Are there HS kids who could beat the record holder in shorter distances? A mile?
Absolutely.
Are there ultra endurance runners who could beat him after 7 straight days of running a marathon?
Absolutely.