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VO2 Averages

Standard Values of Maximal Aerobic Capacity (ml/kg/min) for Women
Age	Well Above Average	Above Average	Average	Below Average	Well Below Average
20-29	44.2	38.1	35.2	32.3	28.4
30-39	41	36.7	33.8	30.5	26.5
40-49	39.5	33.8	30.9	28.3	25.1
50-59	35.2	30.9	28.2	25.5	22.3
60+	35.2	29.4	25.8	23.8	20.8

Standard Values of Maximal Aerobic Capacity (ml/kg/min) for Men
Age	Well Above Average	Above Average	Average	Below Average	Well Below Average
20-29	51.4	46.8	42.5	39.5	34.5
30-39	50.4	44.6	41	37.4	23.5
40-49	48.2	41.8	38.1	35.1	30.9
50-59	45.3	38.5	35.2	32.3	28
60+	42.5	35.3	31.8	28.7	23.1

Some interesting info about elite athletes and VO2.

Elite endurance athletes seem to be born with a superior cardiorespiratory system, as genetics is the largest factor in their extremely high values.

At age 16, Lance Armstrong had a VO2 Max of over 80 ml/kg/min, almost double the average value for someone his age. Even at age 16 he was destined to become a world class cyclist. He later won the Tour de France and represented the US in the Olympics.

The highest VO2 Max ever recorded is believed to be 93 for a Scandinavian cross country skier. Here are some other world class values:

81 Jim Ryun - The first high school runner to break the four minute mile.

84 Steve Prefontaine - Placed fourth in the 5,000 meter event in the 1972 Olympics.

73 Grete Waitz - former female world record holder for the marathon.