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Nikki Hiltz Slams Gene Testing in Women's Sports

8/4/2025

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Transgender and non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz has voiced strong opposition to World Athletics' proposed gene testing for female athletes, labeling it a "slippery slope." Hiltz, identifying as female, emphasized the need to tackle pressing issues in women's sports, such as abusive coaching and doping, rather than resorting to invasive testing methods.

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Transgender and non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz has voiced strong opposition to World Athletics' proposed gene testing for female athletes, labeling it a "slippery slope." Hiltz, identifying as female, emphasized the need to tackle pressing issues in women's sports, such as abusive coaching and doping, rather than resorting to invasive testing methods.