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World Athletics’ mandatory genetic test for women athletes is misguided. I should know – I discovered the relevant gene in 1990 (theconversation.com)

submitted 5 days ago by oce@jlai.lu to c/science@lemmy.world

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[–] MysteriousSophon21@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The science actually suggests that no singlr test (genetic, hormonal, or physical) can perfectly categorize athletes becuase biological sex exists on a spectrum with multiple overlapping characteristics - which is why sports orgs should probably focus on sport-specific physical attributes rather than trying to create binary categories.

[–] oce@jlai.lu 1 points 3 days ago

In the current situation, you have some people becoming champions even when their physical attributes are weaker than the average of their competitors. For example some swimming champions are smaller. Wouldn't locking them in smaller people category ruin the sport?