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Jul 12, 2024
The podcast delves into the struggles faced by elite female runners who are being told they can no longer race as women due to their biology. It explores the challenges of proving femininity in sports and the 100-year history of gender testing, as athletes are forced to decide whether to take drugs, quit their sport, or fight back.
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- History of degrading sex testing in women's sports exposes unfair exclusion practices.
- Podcast raises important questions on gender identity, inclusivity, and eligibility in sports competitions.
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Challenges Faced by Female Athletes
In the past, elite female athletes were required to possess a 'certificate of femininity' to compete, which involved invasive and degrading testing procedures. Some athletes were disqualified after being told they were not biologically female, leading to emotional distress and unfair exclusion from competitions. This historical practice extended from the 1960s to the 90s, with echoes of similar discriminatory practices persisting today, particularly in track and field where fast female athletes face doubts about their gender.
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