Starre Vartan
Health and Science Journalist at Freelance
Health & science journo: "The Stronger Sex" book on myths abt female bodies out July, 2025. Bylines: Undark, CNN, Nat Geo, SciAm. Dual US/AUS. She/Her.
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2 weeks ago |
thewest.com.au | Starre Vartan
In September, Tara Dower became the fastest person ever to complete the Appalachian Trail, a 3380km that runs through 14 States in the east of the US. Her record — 40 days, 18 hours and six minutes — was 13 hours faster than the previous record holder, a man. That same year, 18-year-old Audrey Jimenez made history in Arizona as the first girl to win a Division 1 high school state wrestling title — competing against boys.
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3 weeks ago |
estadao.com.br | Starre Vartan
Em setembro, Tara Dower se tornou a pessoa mais rápida da história a completar a Trilha dos Apalaches. Seu recorde — 40 dias, 18 horas e 6 minutos — foi 13 horas mais rápido do que o do recordista anterior, um homem. No mesmo ano, Audrey Jimenez, de 18 anos, fez história no Arizona ao se tornar a primeira garota a vencer um título estadual de luta livre da Divisão 1 no ensino médio — competindo contra meninos.
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3 weeks ago |
torontosun.com | Starre Vartan
These aren’t just athletic feats. They’re cultural resets. Experts say we’re finally waking up to what women’s bodies are capable of. And it’s not just young women blazing new physical trails. “In the Masters 70-plus, they just set a record for the women’s deadlift,” says exercise physiologist Stacy Sims, who teaches at Stanford University and the Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand.
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3 weeks ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Starre Vartan
Tara Dower set a record for completing the Appalachian Trail, finishing 13 hours faster than the previous record-holder, a man. Photo / Pete SchreinerStrength is associated with brute force, but female bodies excel in resilience and other key areas. In September, Tara Dower became the fastest person ever to complete the Appalachian Trail. Her record – 40 days, 18 hours and 6 minutes – was 13 hours faster than the previous record holder, a man.
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3 weeks ago |
waikatotimes.co.nz | Starre Vartan
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My piece in The Washington Post generated insults and angry takes here on Twitter, very positive ones (and healthy debate) on the Post's site and Instagram, and interesting convo on BlueSky. Fascinating differences in audiences.
Stamina, recovery, resilience and adaptability are essential to athletic performance. Female physiology holds real advantages in those areas, experts say. https://t.co/cKNAcdbMSv
A little summation of my Washington Post article in video form! https://t.co/exbNQaJSop
