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Intersex Athletes

Intersex Athletes

What do you think about the inclusion of Intersex Athletes in female competition when they have 10 times the amount of natural testosterone that other females have? Many female athletes may see this as unfair, what do you think?

This article has an interesting explanation: A Brief History of Intersex Athletes in Sport

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Athletes Intersex

This is a tough one and I don't have any answers. I agree its unfair to non-intersex females who don't have that extra boost of testosterone. Maybe a race just for them?