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However, the average sperm will live just 3-4 days even after making it to the fallopian tubes. Only the heartiest of sperm will get a chance at fertilizing the egg. While a spermâs lifespan lasts several days, a womanâs egg is only viable for one day after it is released.
Sperm can live up to 5 days, but generally live 2 days. It's best that the sperm is present when the egg is released because once it's released, it only survives about 24 hours.The sperm also has to fertilize the egg in the tube or it won't implant in the womb. Source(s): Discovery Channel, fertilityfriend.com, my OB.est Answer: Research also claims that the egg attracts the sperm through some chemical secretions. However, the sperm takes at least 15 minutes to reach the egg. At any ejaculation a hundred thousand sperms are flushed out.