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Are women better than men at endurance running?

Are women better than men at endurance running?
BBC Sport Wednesday 09 September 2026, 06:27 UTC 1 min read
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Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?

Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?
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