The advantage of being an early maturing athlete is well known. James Vaughan was 16 years old when he scored his first goal in the Premiership in 2005. The idea is that in a meritocracy, talent, and competence take precedence over chronological age.
However, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that sports have not always been on a level playing field, and now is the right time to talk about what “good enough” really means.