VO2max – Who has the highest values in history?
Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) is one of the most well-known and fascinating measures in endurance sports. Cross-country skiers are known to have some of the highest values, but who holds the highest recorded VO2max? This article first explains what VO2max means and then highlights a few endurance athletes from the past whose recorded values are believed to be among the highest in the world.