World Athletics Seeks Stricter Rules for Transgender Women
The sports organization may require lower testosterone levels than current rules allow.
January 31, 2023
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The sports organization may require lower testosterone levels than current rules allow.
The world's swimming governing body, FINA, announced the policy on Sunday.
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"As a non-binary athlete navigating a very gendered world of athletics, it's easy to feel out of place," Hiltz said.