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Tested: Questions of a Physical Nature
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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- Men had peculiar concerns about the gender of women athletes, leading to the implementation of sex testing policies.
- Historical gender verification policies in sports revolve around fears of cheating and doubts about femininity in athletic women.
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Gender Barriers in Track and Field
In the summer of 1928, the Olympics in Amsterdam marked the first time women could compete in track and field events, with the 800 meters being the longest distance allowed for women. Despite impressive performances, newspaper reports criticized the female athletes for showing signs of exhaustion and emotion, leading to the eventual banning of the 800 meters for women until 1960.
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