Transgender women athletes' future in competition uncertain as sports organizations change rules, issue bans
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Swimming's governing body has banned most transgender women athletes from elite competition, citing fairness in women's sport, but experts say more research is needed into whether those athletes have any performance advantage.
Swimming's governing body has banned most transgender women athletes from elite competition, citing fairness in women's sport, but experts say more research is needed into whether those athletes have any performance advantage.
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World Athletics tightens rules on transgender women athletes
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Swimming World Cup open transgender category
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Trans woman's inclusion in female category of powerlifting championship in B.C. questioned by protesters
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