If a world-class runner got a sex change, would he be allowed to compete in events for his new gender?

If a world-class runner got a sex change, would he be allowed to compete in events for his new gender?

So….let’s say Asafa Powell gets a sex change. Would he be allowed to compete in womens’ sprint events?

no

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4 Responses to “If a world-class runner got a sex change, would he be allowed to compete in events for his new gender?”

Fenris on January 26th, 2010 at 4:09 am

No. The test for gender is genetic, done at the same time as the every other blood test prior to races. Genes don’t change with the physical alterations of the surgury.
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rizwano on January 26th, 2010 at 4:14 am

no
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~lien~ on January 26th, 2010 at 4:33 am

he/she should be able to, why not?
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len2383 on January 26th, 2010 at 4:47 am

NO
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