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My theory about this as well as related issues (such as why swimming classes are sorted by ability whereas academic classes are sorted by age) is that deep down, people understand that it's the academic/intellectual stuff that really matters and that the sports stuff is just fluff. Also there is a belief in our society that intelligence is fixed, but by working really hard at a sport, anyone can be great.