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VO2max World Records

VO2max represents maximal aerobic capacity, but how high are the greatest recorded values and where is the limit of human performance?

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VO2max World Records

Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) represents the maximum aerobic capacity of
a person. Considering that a sedentary person may have a VO2max
of ~40-50 ml/min/kg and someone who trains around 50-60, what is the highest VO2max ever
recorded? Where is the limit of performance?

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