GoKawiilExperts split on whether women outperform men in ultra-endurance racing
Sports scientists say research is still too limited to confirm claims that women have a physiological edge over men in ultra-endurance running, though some early evidence points that way. Runners like Sophie Woods and Yngvild Kaspersen argue that mental resilience, adaptability and preparation give women an advantage in extreme, multi-day events regardless of what the physiology eventually shows.