Question

why does athlete breathe faster and deeper than usual after finishing the race

Answer 1

because while running they require great deal of energy, when they finished running they breathe in order to respire and break down partially broken ATP

Answer 2

Anathlete needs to supply extra energy to his muscle cells which have worked hard during running. For this, he breathes faster and deeper so that more oxygen is supplied to the cells. hope you will it useful. if so then pls mark as Brainlist