Michael Waters
Journalist and author of 'The Other Olympians: Fascism, Queerness, and the Making of Modern Sports'
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Jun 4, 2024 • 19min
The Trans Athletes Who Changed the Olympics—in 1936
Journalist and author Michael Waters discusses the groundbreaking story of Zdeněk Koubek, a prominent track star who transitioned in 1935. The podcast explores the repercussions of Koubek's transition on sports and the subsequent sex-testing policies implemented at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. It delves into the historical evolution of sex testing in sports and the challenges faced by trans and intersex women athletes.
