FINA, the world’s swimming governing body, has adopted a new gender policy. It effectively bars any male who identifies as female from competing in female competitions—unless they’ve transitioned before the age of 12. Some critics have called it unfair for transgender athletes—but others point out that men and women are physically different, and for fairness purposes need separate competitions.
FINA’s New Gender Policy: Strict Enough?
By Dave Martin
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