Jill's mother was an All-American in the 1,500m and qualified for the Olympic team in the marathon.Jill is a freshman in high school and does not think that she will need to train to become a member of the school's cross country team.Jill keeps telling you that her mother was a great runner,so she will also be a great runner.What do you think?

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While Jill may have inherited some genetic factors that give her an advantage in running, such as cardiovascular efficiency, the genetic influence on athletic ability is complex and multifactorial. In order to become a great runner like her mother, Jill will need to engage in training and practice. It is unlikely that she can rely solely on her genetics to give her the success her mother achieved. Option A is not a certainty as genetics is only one factor affecting athletic ability, whereas option B is too extreme and speculative. Option D is irrelevant and has no bearing on Jill's potential as a runner.

Jill's Mother Was an All-American in the 1,500m and Qualified