Tested

Christine and Max are trailblazing female athletes navigating the complex world of modern sports. Christine shares her rigorous training routine as she fights for Olympic qualification, while Max discusses her challenging court case concerning sports regulations. They delve into the emotional and financial struggles athletes face under restrictive policies. The conversation also tackles the broader implications of gender categorization in sports, questioning fairness and inclusion in competitive environments.

Caster Semenya, a renowned athlete known for her bold stance on gender and sports policies, dives into the heated debates surrounding athletic eligibility regulations. She challenges World Athletics’ decisions regarding testosterone levels and what it means to have an 'unfair' advantage on the track. The discussion touches on the ongoing struggles female athletes with Differences in Sex Development face, and highlights the ethical, legal, and personal dimensions of navigating fairness in women’s sports. Semenya emphasizes humanity and community engagement throughout these contentious issues.

Caster Semenya, a South African sprinter and 2009 World Champion, shares her powerful journey through the controversies surrounding her body and gender. She discusses the emotional toll of constant scrutiny and the complex regulations imposed on athletes with DSD. The conversation dives into the ethical dilemmas of gender testing, the impact of testosterone in sports, and the legal battles faced by intersex athletes. Semenya's story sheds light on the intersection of race, biology, and fairness, calling for a reevaluation of discriminatory sports policies.

Kenyan sprinter Maximila Imali fights DSD policies in court after being sidelined. The podcast explores the history of sex testing in sports, genetic determination, and the challenges faced by female athletes like Imali in competitive sports.

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.

Christine Mboma, Olympic silver medalist, faces tough decision on altering her body for gold. Podcast delves into challenges of defining gender in sports, ethical dilemmas for female athletes, impact of testosterone regulations on elite competition, and intersection of biology and fairness in sports.

A look at the ongoing struggle in women's sports to determine who can compete in the female category, examining gender certification and discrimination in athletics. The episode sparks a debate on fairness and rule-making beyond just sports.