In Certain Athletic Events, Such as Marathons and Swimming, __________

question 38

Multiple Choice

In certain athletic events, such as marathons and swimming, __________.

• A) the differences in males and females are disappearing as training becomes more equal
• B) women have improved so much that they now regularly outperform the men
• C) the greater biological capacity for these activities in men has been well documented
• D) sex-based differences are rare enough that men and women could compete together

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Definitions:

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