a surprising history of women’s sports
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EPISODE SIX: LUMPERS AND SPLITTERS
Christine and Max are some of the most recent female athletes in this century-long history to face tests, stigma, and restrictions. But they are unlikely to be the last. In this episode, we…
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EPISODE FIVE: UNFAIR ADVANTAGE?
A battle over science and ethics unfolds. World Athletics releases and then tweaks multiple policies impacting DSD athletes, while critics cry foul. In this episode, World Athletics doubles down on its claims, Caster…
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EPISODE FOUR: RUNNING IN CIRCLES
In 2009, South African sprinter Caster Semenya won gold at the World Championships. But instead of a celebration, she endured endless speculation about her body, her biology, and her gender. And soon, sports…