Is Olympic/Powerlifting Required?

There's a lot of controversy surrounding the topic of just how much a masters athlete, or any athlete for that matter, requires the use of Olympic and power lifts incorporated into their training program. Yes, there are definite benefits associated with all of the lifts, but not every athlete requires this type of training as the benefits of this type of weight training simply aren't there when you are wanting to run/swim/cycle as fast as possible.  https://simplifaster.com/ http://itccca.com/10925/2015/11/tony-holler-post-collegiate-training/ https://www.strengthandconditioningresearch.com/exercises/olympic-weightlifting/ https://www.scienceforsport.com/olympic-weightlifting/ https://www.completetrackandfield.com/does-the-squat-and-deadlift-improve-sprinting-speed/