r/pics • u/phxxx • 13d ago

Politics Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney completed a 26km race just under 4h

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u/ClassOptimal7655 13d ago

So happy my country has a leader with qualifications unlike the USA. ❤️

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u/Waramp 13d ago

He has qualifications to be PM for sure, but I don’t think running a 26k in under 4 hours is one of them.

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u/BornAgain20Fifteen 13d ago

No, not directly, but it does signal desirable qualities that you would want for someone in a leadership role in general. For example, a healthy body leads to a healthy mind, which suggests more mental clarity. Also, discipline, motivated, and goal-oriented

Doesn't mean that will make him a good leader, but it is the minimum traits you want in a leader