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Published on February 15, 2021 in Unlocking Female Performance in UltramarathonsFull resolution (1200 × 900)

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The difference in full-pack running speed between females and males in races of varying lengths from 5k to over 195 miles. Image: Runrepeat.com/state-of-ultra-running (8)

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