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14 August 2026

Why women are breaking men's endurance records

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Why women are breaking men's endurance records

Sophie Woods has completed the 2,000-kilometer Via Alpina faster even than the fastest-ever man. DW explains why she is not the only woman breaking men's records in extreme sports.

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