Track and Field to Be First Olympic Sport Requiring DNA Sex Tests for Women
The change affects women with atypical genetics who have been able to compete if they suppressed their testosterone levels.
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Track and field to be first Olympic event to require DNA tests to prove sex
World Athletics chief say rules will uphold the integrity of women’s sport amid debate over inclusion of trans athletes.
World Athletics to require gender testing for female track and field athletes under new policy
World Athletics has announced that it will begin genetic testing for all female track and field athletes in the future, ...
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USA Track & Field Appoints Two-Time Olympic Coach Darryl Woodson to Head Relays
Woodson leads relay teams to gold at World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 25 INDIANAPOLIS – USA Track & Field is ...
World Athletics to require chromosome testing of athletes in women’s track and field
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says the track and field’s governing body has approved the introduction of cheek ...
Female track and field athletes to undergo genetic testing
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe announced Tuesday that female track and field athletes will undergo random genetic ...
Women Athletes Must Obtain Genetic Passports for International Competitions: New Regulations Explained
In a landmark decision, the World Athletics (WA) has introduced a requirement for all women participating in international track and field competitions to secure a genetic passport. This innovative ...
Trans athlete Sadie Schreiner alleges ban from Team USA track events amid quiet rule change to gender policy
Trans athlete Sadie Schreiner alleges to have been banned from Team USA track events while in Maine, amid a quiet rule change ...