Endurance sports are riding a clear financial surge, from the global market growing to $147.2 billion in 2023 with projections to reach $285.6 billion by 2032. At the same time, participation and equipment trends are shifting fast, like triathlon wearable tech adoption hitting 92% in 2023 and 4.2 million athletes taking part worldwide that year. How do these spending and training moves translate across running, cycling, and race-day finish lines from Boston to Kona.
Key Takeaways
- The global endurance sports market was valued at $147.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $285.6 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.6%.
- In the US, the running industry generated $48 billion in retail sales in 2022, including apparel, footwear, and events.
- Triathlon equipment market size reached $2.8 billion globally in 2023, expected to grow to $4.5 billion by 2030 at 7.2% CAGR.
- Global running shoe market size was $28.6 billion in 2023.
- Triathlon wetsuits sales reached $450 million globally in 2023.
- Road bike sales for endurance: 12.5 million units worldwide 2023.
- Boston Marathon had 30,251 finishers in 2023.
- New York City Marathon 2023: 55,419 finishers.
- IRONMAN World Championship Kona 2023: 2,456 competitors.
- Plant-based endurance foods market grew 18% to $3.2 billion in 2023.
- 78% of endurance athletes prioritize mental health training in 2023 surveys.
- Wearable tech adoption among triathletes reached 92% in 2023.
- 52.5 million Americans participated in running or jogging in 2023.
- 12.6 million US adults completed a marathon or half-marathon in past year as of 2022.
- Global triathlon participation reached 4.2 million athletes in 2023.
Endurance sports are booming worldwide from racing participation to gear and wearables, with strong double digit growth.
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Economic Impact And Market Size29 stats
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The global endurance sports market was valued at $147.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $285.6 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.6%.
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In the US, the running industry generated $48 billion in retail sales in 2022, including apparel, footwear, and events.
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Triathlon equipment market size reached $2.8 billion globally in 2023, expected to grow to $4.5 billion by 2030 at 7.2% CAGR.
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Cycling industry revenue worldwide hit $65 billion in 2023, with endurance road biking contributing 35%.
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US trail running market valued at $12.4 billion in 2022, projected to $22.1 billion by 2030.
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Global ultra-running event market size was $1.9 billion in 2023, growing at 8.9% CAGR.
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Endurance swimwear market reached $5.2 billion in 2023, forecast to $9.8 billion by 2031.
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Adventure racing industry generated $3.4 billion globally in 2022.
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Nordic skiing endurance market in Europe valued at €2.1 billion in 2023.
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Multisport event economic impact in Australia was AUD 1.2 billion in 2022.
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Global Ironman triathlon franchise revenue exceeded $500 million in 2023.
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US marathon economic impact totaled $8.5 billion in 2022 across major races.
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Endurance sports sponsorship market grew to $4.2 billion globally in 2023.
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Bike fitting services for endurance cyclists market at $1.1 billion in 2023.
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Open water swimming gear market size $890 million in 2022, CAGR 6.8%.
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Global duathlon market valued at $750 million in 2023.
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Endurance e-sports simulation market emerging at $250 million in 2023.
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UK endurance sports tourism contributed £3.7 billion to GDP in 2022.
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Asia-Pacific endurance sports market grew 9.2% to $28.4 billion in 2023.
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Nutrition supplements for endurance athletes market $18.7 billion in 2023.
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Latin America trail running shoes market $1.2 billion in 2023.
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European cyclosportif events revenue €1.8 billion in 2022.
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US OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) market $450 million in 2023.
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Global swimrun market size $320 million in 2023, CAGR 11%.
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Hydration products for endurance sports $6.5 billion globally in 2023.
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Canadian endurance sports industry $5.9 billion CAD in 2022.
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Middle East triathlon market $890 million in 2023.
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Recovery wear market for endurance athletes $2.3 billion in 2023.
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Virtual endurance racing platforms revenue $180 million in 2023.
Interpretation
Economic Impact And Market Size Interpretation
The economic footprint of endurance sports is expanding fast, with the global endurance sports market rising from $147.2 billion in 2023 to a projected $285.6 billion by 2032, while key segments like US trail running growing from $12.4 billion in 2022 to $22.1 billion by 2030 show that demand is strengthening across both equipment and participation.
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Equipment And Apparel Market25 stats
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Global running shoe market size was $28.6 billion in 2023.
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Triathlon wetsuits sales reached $450 million globally in 2023.
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Road bike sales for endurance: 12.5 million units worldwide 2023.
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Trail running shoes market $8.2 billion in 2023.
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GPS watches for endurance sports: $4.1 billion market in 2023.
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Carbon fiber bike frames sales $2.9 billion in 2023.
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Endurance swim goggles market $890 million in 2023.
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Hydration packs sales 5.6 million units globally 2023.
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Compression socks for runners $1.2 billion in 2023.
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Power meters for cycling $750 million sales 2023.
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Ultra-lightweight trail packs $560 million market 2023.
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Aero helmets sales 2.1 million units 2023.
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Running apparel market $45 billion globally 2023.
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Indoor trainers for cyclists $1.8 billion in 2023.
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Neoprene boots for swimrun $120 million 2023.
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Heart rate monitors $2.3 billion endurance segment 2023.
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Gravel bike sales up 25% to 1.4 million units 2023.
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Anti-chafing balms $340 million market 2023.
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Electrolyte tablets sales 150 million packs 2023.
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Smart insoles for runners $280 million 2023.
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Energy gels market $1.5 billion in 2023.
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Recovery rollers and balls $890 million 2023.
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Bike computers sales 4.2 million units 2023.
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Moisture-wicking base layers $2.7 billion 2023.
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Virtual reality endurance training gear $450 million emerging 2023.
Interpretation
Equipment And Apparel Market Interpretation
In the Equipment and Apparel market, endurance athletes spent heavily on specialized gear in 2023, from $28.6 billion in running shoes to $450 million in triathlon wetsuits and $4.1 billion in GPS watches, showing sustained demand for performance equipment across multiple sports.
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Event Statistics20 stats
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Boston Marathon had 30,251 finishers in 2023.
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New York City Marathon 2023: 55,419 finishers.
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IRONMAN World Championship Kona 2023: 2,456 competitors.
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Tour de France 2023: 176 riders started, 144 finished.
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UTMB Mont-Blanc 2023: 2,300 ultra-trail finishers.
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Comrades Marathon South Africa 2023: 11,995 finishers.
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English Channel solo swims in 2023: 85 successful crossings.
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Eco-Challenge Adventure Race 2023: 80 teams competed.
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Birkebeinerrennet Nordic ski race 2023: 16,000 participants.
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Noosa Triathlon Australia 2023: 8,500 entrants.
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London Marathon 2023: 48,406 finishers.
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Leadville 100 ultra 2023: 658 starters, 298 finishers.
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Hawaii Ironman 70.3 2023: 2,800 finishers.
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Cape Town Cycle Tour 2023: 35,000 cyclists.
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Badwater 135 ultramarathon 2023: 97 starters, 58 finishers.
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Roth Duathlon Germany 2023: 3,200 participants.
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Wings for Life World Run 2023: 265,521 runners globally.
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Spartan World Championships 2023: 4,000 elite competitors.
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Ötzi Radmarathon Austria 2023: 4,100 finishers.
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Marathon des Sables 2023: 999 starters in Sahara ultra.
Interpretation
Event Statistics Interpretation
Across major endurance events in 2023, participation scales dramatically, from 176 starters and 144 finishers in the Tour de France to tens of thousands of finishers in marathons like New York City with 55,419, showing how event structure strongly shapes the size of the athlete field and outcomes.
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Health And Wellness Trends27 stats
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Plant-based endurance foods market grew 18% to $3.2 billion in 2023.
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78% of endurance athletes prioritize mental health training in 2023 surveys.
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Wearable tech adoption among triathletes reached 92% in 2023.
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Injury rates in marathon runners dropped 12% due to strength training in 2022-2023.
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Sleep tracking apps usage up 45% among cyclists in 2023.
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Vegan diets among ultra-runners: 35% adoption in 2023.
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HIIT integration in endurance training: 68% of athletes in 2023.
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Personalized coaching apps subscribers: 15 million endurance users 2023.
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Gut health supplements usage 52% among Ironman athletes 2023.
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Post-COVID hybrid training (virtual+outdoor) 61% preference in 2023.
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Women-specific endurance programs enrollment up 28% in 2023.
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Mindfulness meditation daily practice: 44% of trail runners 2023.
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Collagen supplements for joint health: 39% usage in cyclists 2023.
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Periodization training adherence 82% in elites, 55% amateurs 2023.
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Blue light blocking glasses for recovery sleep: 27% adoption 2023.
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NAD+ boosters popularity surged 150% among ultra-athletes 2023.
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Community running clubs membership +20% to 12 million US 2023.
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AI-driven pacing plans usage 36% in marathons 2023.
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Ketone esters as fuel: 18% trial among pros 2023.
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Outdoor therapy integration in training: 51% endurance athletes 2023.
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Mobility apps downloads 8 million for runners 2023.
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Caffeine gum preference over gels: 29% shift in 2023.
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Heart rate variability (HRV) monitoring daily: 67% elites 2023.
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Sustainable nutrition sourcing: 73% priority for endurance consumers 2023.
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Cryotherapy sessions average 12 per athlete annually 2023.
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Biohacking wearables market penetration 41% amateurs 2023.
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Intermittent fasting protocols: 25% ultra-runners 2023.
Interpretation
Health And Wellness Trends Interpretation
In 2023, health and wellness is clearly driving endurance sports, with wearable adoption at 92% among triathletes and sleep tracking app usage rising 45% among cyclists, showing athletes are increasingly using technology and recovery habits to perform better and support their mental wellbeing.
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Participation Rates25 stats
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52.5 million Americans participated in running or jogging in 2023.
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12.6 million US adults completed a marathon or half-marathon in past year as of 2022.
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Global triathlon participation reached 4.2 million athletes in 2023.
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8.9 million cyclists in Europe engaged in endurance road cycling in 2022.
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US trail runners numbered 11.7 million in 2023, up 15% from 2020.
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Worldwide ultra-marathon participants hit 850,000 in 2023.
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Open-water swimmers globally: 3.4 million recreational endurance swimmers in 2022.
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Adventure racers worldwide: 1.2 million participants in 2023 events.
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Nordic skiing endurance participants in Scandinavia: 2.8 million in 2023.
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Australian multisport endurance athletes: 950,000 in 2022.
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IRONMAN brand triathletes: 250,000 finishers worldwide in 2023.
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US women marathon finishers: 55% of total 507,000 in 2022.
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Cycling participation ages 18-34: 28% of 45 million global endurance cyclists.
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Duathlon participants in Europe: 420,000 in 2023.
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65+ age group trail running participation up 22% to 2.1 million in US 2023.
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UK swimmers in endurance events: 1.8 million in 2022.
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Asia-Pacific running participation: 120 million in 2023.
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Latin American cyclists endurance: 15 million in 2022.
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Spartan Race OCR participants: 1.1 million globally in 2023.
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Swimrun enthusiasts: 180,000 worldwide in 2023.
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Zwift virtual cyclists: 2.5 million active endurance users in 2023.
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Canadian trail runners: 4.2 million in 2022.
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Middle East triathletes: 250,000 participants in 2023.
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Female participation in ultras: 48% of 850,000 global in 2023.
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Youth endurance sports participation in US: 16 million under 18 in 2023.
Interpretation
Participation Rates Interpretation
In the participation rates data, endurance sports engagement is broad and still growing, with 52.5 million Americans running or jogging in 2023 and US trail runners reaching 11.7 million in 2023 up 15 percent from 2020, alongside major multi-sport and race communities like 4.2 million global triathletes and 850,000 worldwide ultra-marathon participants.
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Endurance Sports: Growth vs. Market Revenue
The endurance sports sector is expanding globally (CAGR), while major segments already generate substantial retail and industry revenues.
In the US, the running industry generated $48 billion in retail sales in 2022, including apparel, footwear, and events.$48 billion
Running apparel market $45 billion globally 2023.
$45 billion
Global running shoe market size was $28.6 billion in 2023.
$28.6 billion
The global endurance sports market was valued at $147.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $285.6 billion by 2032
7.6%
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