Why isn’t there an apples-to-apples way to compare deadlifts?

You probably think that pulling sumo is the biggest variation between deadlifts, but there are many more. It can even be challenging to tell the conditions of a particular lift, let alone compare them. Is it wrong to “game” the system to get a deadlift record?  

Similarly, should major sports all-star teams have standards – beyond just being a popularity contest?

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