Renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson recently discussed his lesser-known athletic endeavors in a captivating video posted by ‘heavyweightnation’. In the clip shared on Instagram, Tyson delved into his days as a wrestler during his academic career, shedding light on his remarkable achievements and the connection between his two passions.

Reflecting on his wrestling background, Tyson shared, “I wrestled in high school, I was captain of my team, undefeated.” His dedication and success in the sport carried over into his college years as well, where he continued to wrestle at Harvard while studying physics. For Tyson, wrestling served as more than just a physical contest; it became a manifestation of the laws of physics themselves. However, this information came as a massive surprise to his fans!

Fans surprised at Neil deGrasse Tyson explaining his love for wrestling and physics

deGrasse Tyson has also appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Both have a history of engaging in intense debates and talking over each other. However, combat seems to be their shared love!

Now Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson gained traction online, and fans of both wrestling and science are captivated by the astrophysicist’s revelation of his wrestling past.

Fans had the following reactions to the clip online:

• He did both I gotta up my game
• I respect a genius who wrestles and even more because it’s this guy
• Imagine losing to him and he starts explaining that you lost due to physics
• I feel like wrestling him is scary. He pins you down and tells you how insignificant you are in comparision to the universe

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• He did an interview while at Beat the Streets as well. He wanted to create a move that pretty much sounded like a double over hook toss
• When I thought Neil couldn’t become cooler
• Imagine losing to a guy who was doing calculus and physics in the middle of a wrestling match

The famous astrophysicist was not just a wrestler but also had a great athletic career.

deGrasse Tyson was a multi-sport athlete during his academic career

Many fans may be unaware that deGrasse Tyson, in his youth, possessed exceptional athleticism. Alongside his pursuits in academics, he showcased his physical prowess by running a 4:25 mile and serving as the captain of his school’s wrestling team. These accomplishments solidified his status as a well-rounded athlete.

At The Bronx High School of Science, Tyson’s inventive spirit merged with his passion for physics, resulting in the creation of what he now refers to as “a physics-based wrestling move.” While professional wrestling fans are familiar with Ric Flair’s figure-four leg lock, Tyson opted to christen his unique maneuver “the Double Tidal lock”.

As the reactions from the fans prove, it must be a scary sight indeed to walk up to Neil deGrasse Tyson on the mat. After all, how many other opponents can pin you and explain scientifically why you lost!

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