The development comes after a presentation to the International Olympic Committee by its medical chief, which highlighted the potential physical advantages of competing in women’s sport after being born male.

  • flamingo_pinyata@sopuli.xyz
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    1 day ago

    If it wasn’t for the culture wars, it would be another Oscar Pistorius situation. Not the murder, the prosthetics.

    For those who don’t know this guy was a runner whose legs were amputated, and he got replacement prosthetics that made him as good if not better than runners with natural legs. There was some debate if his disability actually gives him an advantage, if it should be allowed at all.

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        8 hours ago

        Right, but before he became a murderer he was an inspiration to many people.

        The news of his trial hit many people like a punch in the gut. How could such an inspirational person commit such a horrible crime? It was one of the worst feelings of betrayal experienced by the public.