Female Endurance Racing: The Case for Equality

Women race shorter distances than men in certain endurance sports, including events in running, Nordic skiing, and cycling. Outdated rationales for differences in race standards between men and women are not based on current knowledge of the female endurance athlete's physiology. The purpose of...

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Published in:Strength and conditioning journal 2016-08, Vol.38 (4), p.75-79
Main Authors: Carmichael, Ryanne D, Greenberg, Jordan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Equality
Physiology
Triathlon
Women
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Summary:Women race shorter distances than men in certain endurance sports, including events in running, Nordic skiing, and cycling. Outdated rationales for differences in race standards between men and women are not based on current knowledge of the female endurance athlete's physiology. The purpose of this article is to examine evidence that supports the argument that athletes of both sexes should compete within the same race standards.
ISSN:1524-1602
1533-4295
DOI:10.1519/SSC.0000000000000245