World Athletics introduces gene test for female category

Athletes who want to compete in the female category for world ranking competitions will have to take a one-time gene test, says World Athletics.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/articles/cn84gp55153o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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World Athletics introduces one-time genetic test for athletes wanting to compete in female category for world ranking competitions - World Athletics introduces one-time genetic test for athletes wanting to compete in female category for world ranking competitions

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World Athletics introduces one-time genetic test for athletes wanting to compete in female category for world ranking competitions

Athletes who want to compete in the female category for world ranking competitions will have to take a one-time gene test, says World Athletics.

July 30, 2025 at 4:30:03 PM

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