Testosterone limits for female athletes based on flawed science, CU Boulder Today
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New international rules would require some elite female athletes to medically lower their testosterone levels in order to be able to compete among women. But a new study contends those rules are based on flawed science.
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Testosterone limits for female athletes not backed by science, say academics, Athletics
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PDF) Competition, gender and the sport experience: an exploration among college athletes
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EXPLAINER: What exactly are track's testosterone rules?
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Mboma cleared by World Athletics – Testosterone levels now align with the recommended range for females
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Prometheus » Blog Archive » Dutee Chand, Science and the Spirit of Sport: Why IAAF Policy is Deeply Flawed
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Female athletes with naturally high testosterone levels face hurdles under new IAAF rules - The Washington Post
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Namibian teens stoke new Olympic testosterone controversy
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Namibian teens vow to fight Olympics testosterone ban