We know that women are different in many respects, but what about sports? Why do women lag behind in physical prowess in most sports except those that incorporate a good deal of elegance? In triathlon, women swim, bike and run generally slower than their male counterparts. In the fifties and sixties, the performance gap between males and females in most elite sports was around 20%. With the increased female participation, this was soon reduced to approximately 10% by the eighties, but it has not shifted any further since, despite comparable coaching and training opportunities. We see that the top female triathletes can compete with the elite males, but they are unlikely to ever beat them. As we will see, there are some simple physiological explanations for that.
Well said, John. Best summary I've ever read on this topic. -Joe Friel
Thanks Joe, coming from someone of your calibre is extra special 🙏