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World Athletics to Introduce ‘Pre-Clearance’ Sex Tests for Female Athletes

World Athletics president Seb Coe will introduce a non-invasive “pre-clearance test” for female athletes amidst conflicts over male participation in women's sports. The test includes a cheek swab or dry blood test, and is used once only in athlete carriers. According to Athletics Weekly, testing will soon be available for the World Championships this September. […]

Jakob Ingebrigtsen tells court of fear and control in testimony against father | Athletics

Double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen described his childhood, characterized by fear and manipulation, when he took the witness position in a Norwegian court on Tuesday to testify to his father and former coach. Gjert Ingebrigtsen pleaded not guilty to physically abusing two of his seven children, a track athlete and his sister Ingrid. The 59-year-old […]

Eilish McColgan ‘numb’ to body-shaming social media comments | Athletics

Irish McColgan said he was “paralysed” to comment on social media about her figure and was warned of the risks of linking her to an eating disorder. The UK long-distance runner highlighted the abuse she suffered this month after posting a video of her on the treadmill in preparation for her first London Marathon. Some […]

World Athletics Moves to Cheek Swabs to Determine Female Eligibility

Athletics around the world is preparing to hold cheek swab tests for elite athletes who want to compete in the female category to ensure that they are women rather than trans athletes and are women. The move comes after the organization banned trans athletes from playing as women in March 2023. Sebastian Cora, head of […]

Indiana Republicans want to extend ban on males in female sports to college athletics

Indiana lawmakers are considering expanding current laws that restrict men from participating in women's sports at the collegiate level. House Bill 1041 Currently, kindergarten through 12th grade sports teams are required to be designated as male, female, or coed. Additionally, it “prohibits males from participating in athletic teams or sports designated as women, girls, or […]