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Teams from Poland, Kenya, Netherlands and Belgium compete in a mixed 4 X 400 metres relay heat at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) 

We’re asking the wrong questions about women’s athletic performance

Kurt Michael Downes, University of Windsor and Kevin Milne, University of Windsor

Women’s sport has never been stronger or more visible. But even as the performance gap narrows, it remains. The reason lies less in effort and more in biology.
Decathlon gold medalist Damian Warner of Canada celebrates with silver medalist Kevin Mayer of France and bronze medalist Ashley Moloney of Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) 

The case for combined events: How decathlon and heptathlon training could solve a crisis in youth sport

Kurt Michael Downes, University of Windsor and Kevin Milne, University of Windsor

Track and field’s combined events may offer a blueprint to rethink early specialization and keep more kids in sport.
Checking the weather frequently can serve to preemptively avoid injury pitfalls from extreme cold or slippery surfaces. (Pexels)

How to jump‑start your New Year with cold weather running

Kurt Michael Downes, University of Windsor and Kevin Milne, University of Windsor

Winter running has all the health benefits of aerobic exercise, as well as fresh air. However, be aware of the specific safety and injury-prevention concerns that come with cold weather.

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