Embedded Tested: Questions of a Physical Nature
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Jul 18, 2024 The podcast discusses the doubts and skepticism faced by women athletes in elite sports almost 100 years ago, leading to the implementation of sex testing policies. It explores the historical context of sex testing, controversies in gender verification tests, and the challenges faced by transgender athletes like Zdeniek Kobek in track and field.
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Women's First Olympics
- In 1928, women were allowed to compete in track and field at the Olympics for the first time.
- After the 800-meter race, reporters focused on the women's exhaustion, sparking debate about women in sports.
Doubting Women's Sports
- Doubts about women's athletic capabilities extended beyond physical concerns.
- Some questioned whether female athletes were truly women, raising concerns from the outset.
Christine Mboma's Success
- After winning silver in Tokyo, Christine Mboma excelled in the 200 meters, raising questions due to her DSD status.
- Commenters online attributed her success solely to her hormones, sparking debate.