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> Separate from that there are still measurable differences between sexes

Ever seen pre-puberty kids play against each other? The girls and boys perform about the same.

machomaster 4 months ago | [–]

No, they are not when equated with the same developmental stage (girls' growth spurts start earlier).

Looking at the athletic measurements, boys are better/stronger/faster than girls by a noticeable 5-10%.

After the hormones finally kick in, this jumps to 40-100%.

loeg 4 months ago | [–]

Boys are stronger than girls even pre-puberty (~10%).

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/cms/asset/bd2689e4-7094-4e0b...

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ejsc.12268

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