If comic book superheroes came to a sports field near you

Modified Apr 13, 2017 15:07 IST

Thor is a hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms and mankind’s protection

#9 Aquaman (Arthur Curry)

Sport: Swim events

Aquaman, the king of Atlantis, is the ruler of the sea. He possesses many abilities including super-strength, durability, super-speed, the ability to stay underwater for long periods and telepathy.

His ability to swim like a fish makes him a natural in the swimming pool. If ever the tall, rugged, bearded maverick made it to an Olympic Games, the other competitors may as well just suit up and leave.

Be it the short course, long course, free diving or diving events, he will win them all.

About the author

I have worked as a Sports Writer for more than a decade with Indian Express, New Delhi, and Qatar-based sports magazine Doha Stadium Plus.

I like to write primarily about track and field and other Olympic sports.

I have covered two Asian Games (Doha, 2006, Guangzhou, 2010), the 2010 IAAF Indoor Athletics World Championships (Doha), 2011 AFC Asian Cup (Doha), 2015 IAAF Outdoor World Championships (Beijing) and the 2015 IHF Handball World Championship (Doha).

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