Once again, this summer has seen concern expressed at the disproportionate number of leading sportsmen and women who have been educated at independent schools. The criticism, if such it is, is not that this is unfair, but rather that state schools are failing to provide their pupils with the necessary opportunities, coaching and encouragement to be able to reach the same high standard.
Those who attended independent schools do seem to be well represented at the most senior level in some sports. This could be said, for example, of cricket and rowing. It may possibly be the case in tennis, perhaps less so in athletics, rugby and swimming, and not at all in football and cycling.
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