/oss/taxonomy/term/6922/all en /oss/article/student-contributors-health-and-nutrition/if-male-athletes-can-run-fast-female-athletes-can-run-far <p>In schoolyards worldwide, the phrase “you run like a girl” is often used as an insult. We are used to seeing male athletes jump higher, lift heavier weights, and run faster than female athletes due to their greater muscle mass and VO2 capacity. This is why I was surprised to read about female athletes in ultramarathons matching and occasionally performing better than their male counterparts.</p> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:02:38 +0000 Maya McKeown, B.Sc. 9542 at /oss