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BigFatMeanie · 08-13-2008, 12:19 AM

I seem to recall reading that women hold all the world long distance open water swim records. Something about their higher percentage of body fat allowing them to tolerate the cold and fatigue longer. I probably can't produce a link though.

08-13-2008, 12:19 AM	#3
BigFatMeanie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Jordan Posts: 1,725	I seem to recall reading that women hold all the world long distance open water swim records. Something about their higher percentage of body fat allowing them to tolerate the cold and fatigue longer. I probably can't produce a link though.