
A debate over whether women can outperform men in endurance running has been sparked by comments from race director Lazarus Lake, who claimed a race was "too hard for women" and that they are "simply not tough enough to do it." According to Capital FM Sports, reporting from London on September 9, 2026, Lake's remarks have drawn attention to the long-running discussion about gender differences in ultra-endurance events, where some research suggests women may rival or exceed men over extreme distances.
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