In many sports, men and women compete separately, rather than playing together in the same team. This is because there are certain physical and physiological differences between men and women that can lead to an unfair advantage for one side or the other. On average, men are bigger, stronger and faster than women, so if men and women competed together, the men would likely have an edge. Furthermore, many sports require specific techniques and strategies that men and women may not have developed in the same way. Therefore, it is thought that separating men and women in sports is a fairer way to ensure that everyone has a level playing field.
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