Christine Mboma of Namibia made the difficult decision in 2023 to take medication to reduce her naturally-occurring testosterone levels.
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When is a Woman in Appropriate Shape to be Considered a "Proper" Athlete?
Gender verification and regulations have a sordid history of discriminating against intersex athletes and women of color, and were first mandated by the International Olympic Committee.
