Gene tests introduced in women’s athletics as new rules take effect - Athletics Weekly

World Athletics mandates gene test for athletes in women’s categories

The athletics governing body has mandated that female athletes undergo testing to detect the presence of the Y chromosome, which is linked to male sex characteristics. Those who test positive are barred from competition on the grounds of having an unfair advantage over athletes without the gene.

Gene tests introduced in women’s athletics as new rules take effect - Athletics Weekly

A new rule requiring all female athletes in world ranking competitions to undergo a one-time genetic test has come into force this week. The measure, announ ...