Share this event Women & Ultra Endurance Sport: Do they have an advantage over men?

Discover the science, history and stories behind women in endurance sport, and how we understand human performance. Followed by Q&A.

Women have always been part of endurance sports, but their achievements have often been overlooked, dismissed or excluded from the record. As access and visibility improve, a clearer picture is emerging: not of sudden breakthroughs, but of longstanding strength, resilience and capability.

In this talk, journalists and ultra runners Dr Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson blend science, history and storytelling to explore what endurance really demands – and how women’s experiences in sport challenge traditional ideas of strength and limitation. Drawing on two years of research for their acclaimed book Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport, alongside interviews with more than 70 athletes, historians and scientists, they offer a deeper look at performance, perception and progress.

From trail running and cycling to swimming and adventure racing, Lily and Emma share the stories of athletes whose success has challenged assumptions about human limits and where those limits really lie.

**Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!**

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*Speaker Bios:*

*Dr Lily Canter is a journalist, author, speaker and senior lecturer in sports journalism. She specialises in running and fitness and regularly contributes to Runner’s World, The Guardian, Women’s Health and TechRadar.*