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Episode 2: Questions of a Physical Nature
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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- Historically, women athletes faced doubts about their gender, leading to sex testing policies.
- Discriminatory policies aimed to control and restrict women athletes, based on fears of turning masculine.
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1928 Olympics: Women in Track and Field
In the summer of 1928, the Olympics in Amsterdam allowed women to compete in track and field for the first time. During the historic 800 meters race, the women's remarkable performances broke world records. However, instead of celebrating their achievements, newspapers criticized the women for looking tired and collapsing at the finish, reinforcing stereotypes about feminine strength. This led to the banning of the 800 meters race at the Olympics until 1960.
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