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If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to be a professional athlete, now's your chance.

NBC News reports that the National Federation of State High School Associations has released its annual list of the best high school athletes of all time.

The list is based on athletes' overall athletic ability, not their height or weight.

Here are the top 10 high school athletes of all time, based on their height, weight, and overall athletic ability: List of top high school athletes of all time: Michael Phelps, 6 feet, 4 inches; Lance Armstrong, 6 feet, 7 inches; Evander Holyfield, 6 feet, 3 inches; Matthew McConaughey, 6 feet, 3 inches; Blake Griffin, 6 feet, 3 inches; Blake Shelton, 6 feet, 3 inches; Michael Phelps, 6 feet, 4 inches; Usain Bolt, 6 feet, 3 inches.

list of top high school athletes of all time: Michael Phelps, 6 feet, 4 inches; Lance Armstrong, 6 feet, 7 inches; Evander Holyfield, 6 feet, 3 inches; Blake Griffin, 6 feet, 3 inches.

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