Claim: The Winter Olympics should be held every two years so aging athletes have more chances to compete.
Reason: By including older athletes, the Olympics promotes by inclusivity and continuity, two useful values for any organization. Up and coming athletes may worry that a team may lose the competitive edge that newer athletes provide, but a more regular Olympics doesn’t promote staleness. More frequent games increase the opportunities for everyone.
Evidence: A study conducted in 1999 by the Organization of Olympic Athletes shows that many athletes peak during non-Olympic years, and, as a result of aging, can no longer compete when the games re-open.
