World Record VO2 Max

Norwegian triathlete Kristian Blummenfelt holds the record at 101.1 ml/kg/min, pushing human aerobic limits.

The top 3

  1. Highest Male VO2 Max Ever: Norwegian triathlete Kristian Blummenfelt recorded 101.1 ml/kg/min in 2026, surpassing Oskar Svendsen's prior 97.5 ml/kg/min.
  2. Top Female VO2 Max Score: Marathon legend Joan Benoit Samuelson achieved 78.6 ml/kg/min, an extraordinary female VO2 max, demonstrating incredible endurance.
  3. Sports with Elite VO2 Max: Cross-country skiers and cyclists consistently show the highest VO2 max values, exemplified by Bjørn Dæhlie's 96.0 ml/kg/min.

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