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Tested Episode 2: Questions of a Physical Nature
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Jul 18, 2024 The podcast discusses the historical discrimination faced by women in elite sports, including the skepticism and concerns around women athletes' gender. It explores the challenges women faced in breaking world records and the introduction of sex testing policies. The episode also delves into the story of athlete Christine Bulma and the gender verification policies in women's sports from the 1930s, shedding light on the lack of formal documentation and biased attitudes towards female athletes.
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Women's Track and Field Debut
- In 1928, the Amsterdam Olympics marked the first time women competed in track and field.
- The 800-meter race, won by Linda Radke, was deemed too strenuous for women by reporters and officials.
Christine Mboma's Asterisk
- Christine Mboma's success in the 200 meters after the Tokyo Olympics was questioned due to her DSD status.
- Many attributed her wins solely to her high testosterone levels, ignoring her training and dedication.
Doubting Women's Sports
- The history of women's sports is filled with doubts about women's athletic abilities and even their sex.
- Accusations of women athletes being "too manly" date back to the earliest days of women's participation in sports.