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What sport did Neil deGrasse Tyson participate in during his college years?

  • Basketball

  • Soccer

  • Wrestling

  • Swimming

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Neil deGrasse Tyson was a member of the wrestling team during his time at Harvard University. He has often spoken about how the sport taught him discipline and perseverance, which he later applied to his scientific pursuits.
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