[What Is] The Younger Sibling Effect?

When growing up a younger sibling playing with an older, stronger, faster & better older sibling/siblings will benefit from having to ‘battle’ and constantly find ways of dealing with the heightened challenge.

As a result often younger siblings reach higher levels of professional sport, known as the Younger Sibling Effect.

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Rob Reed
Rob Reed

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