Long before George Washington was a President or general, he was a sportsman.
Virginia colonial society rewarded men who were socially adept, strong, graceful, and fa.
At six feet two inches and with a penchant for rambunctious horse riding, what he lacked in formal schooling he made up for in physical strength, skill, and ambition.
Born in 1732, he had a physique and aspirations that were tailor made for his age, one in which displays of physical prowess were essential to recognition in society.
Long before George Washington was a President or general, he was a sportsman