• Question: what is the lung capacity of a racehorse whilst it is running?

    Asked by bensunderland to Charlotte, Jo, Kevin, Louise, Valeria on 19 Jun 2012.
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      Joanna Cruden answered on 19 Jun 2012:


      I have found an answer for you but it may also depend on the fitness of the racehorse. a racehorse running at top speed breathes about 120 times per minute, moving about 12-15 liters of air per breath or 1,400-1,800 liters per minute through the lungs

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