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Experts Slam Flawed Genetic Tests for Female Athletes

9/2/2025

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Maria Jose Martinez-Patino criticizes World Athletics' genetic testing for female athletes as a regression to outdated practices.
Experts Andrew Sinclair and Madeleine Pape claim the test is scientifically flawed and potentially harmful to athletes.
Martinez-Patino advocates for addressing broader sports issues like doping and abuse instead of focusing on genetics.
She asserts that gender identity should be defined by science rather than political considerations.

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Maria Jose Martinez-Patino criticizes World Athletics' genetic testing for female athletes as a regression to outdated practices.
Experts Andrew Sinclair and Madeleine Pape claim the test is scientifically flawed and potentially harmful to athletes.
Martinez-Patino advocates for addressing broader sports issues like doping and abuse instead of focusing on genetics.
She asserts that gender identity should be defined by science rather than political considerations.