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The Trans Athletes Who Changed the Olympics—in 1936

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Navigating Gender Boundaries in Olympic Sports

Exploring the historical evolution of sex testing in the Olympics, the chapter discusses the challenges with defining sex based on chromosomes and hormone levels, leading to decentralized policies and obstacles for trans and intersex women athletes.

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