1. Why does an athlete breathe faster and deeper than usual afterfinishing the race?

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Lynx

26 November, 11:43

1. Why does an athlete breathe faster and deeper than usual afterfinishing the race?

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Brenna Rowe · Answer 1

When the athlete runs in the race, his body needs more oxygen. His rate of breathing increases so that more oxygen can be supplied to the body. This is the reason, an athlete needs to breathe faster and deeper than usual; after finishing the race