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Testosterone and sport

We look at the science behind the debate.

In early December 2021 a member of Penn University Women鈥檚 Swim Team caused a stir. Lia Thomas not only won three events but she had the fastest time in elite college swimming in the country in two out of three races. This achievement reignited a debate as Lia Thomas is a transgender woman; we examine the rules around testosterone and trans women鈥檚 participation in elite sport.

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