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Episode 2: Questions of a Physical Nature

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Historical Context of Gender Verification Policies in Women's Sports

Exploring the discrimination faced by elite female athletes suspected of being men in women's sports, the chapter discusses the historical origins of sex verification in the Olympics. Delving into archival documents from the 1930s and uncovering motivations behind the policies, the hosts shed light on the lack of formal documentation and deep consideration in early sex testing discussions.

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