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

Posted on January 25, 2010 by admin

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?

  1. Fenris says:
    January 26, 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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  2. rizwano says:
    January 26, 2010 at 4:14 am

    no
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  3. ~lien~ says:
    January 26, 2010 at 4:33 am

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

    NO
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