Wow, I didn't expect this to be true (that anyone believed that) BUT https://www.nytimes.com/1992/01/07/science/2-experts-say-women-who-run-may-overtake-men.ht

Wow, I didn't expect this to be true (that anyone believed that) BUT https://www.nytimes.com/1992/01/07/science/2-experts-say-women-who-run-may-overtake-men.html https://www.nytimes.com/1992/01/07/science/2-experts-say-wom... But it was just two people and they were criticized by peers for being space cadets at the time. There are always some people ready to make a fool of themselves for recognition, perhaps.