• ALoafOfBread@lemmy.ml
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    3 months ago

    Afaik the IOC did all the standard testing on her and didn’t find any issues (no doping, normal testosterone levels, etc). Idk if they did a genetic sex test - I’d imagine that isn’t standard. Is that correct? Regardless of the Russian-run boxing federation’s intentions, I’d still trust the IOC’s findings over theirs.

    Plus, even if she was XXY or something, does that actually have any impact on athletic performance? I’d imagine not

    Edi: yep. Looks like it is widely believed that having a y chromosome is unfair, but the science doesn’t necessarily back that up.

    “improved understanding about genetic factors that lead to selection in sport should offer reassurance that female athletes with hyperandrogenism do not possess any physical attribute relevant to athletic performance that is neither attainable, nor present in other women.”

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-014-0249-8

    • Angry_Autist (he/him)@lemmy.world
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      3 months ago

      The fact that trans athletes aren’t all at the top of their leagues is proof that a y chromosome isn’t unfair.

      The gradient caused by sexual dimorphism is smaller than the gradient caused by intense, advanced training in all but the most pure strength based competitions like powerlifting.