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@SholaMos1 Dude claimed to run 30 marathons in 35 days, 9 of them on a broken leg. That's Calvin & Hobbs level of lying. But don't go after him, go after the system that didn't do it's due diligence when they hired him because they wanted a token black guy.

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@BenRothenberg Honest question: If this truly was a transphobia issue, why is no one - not even the craziest conservatives - fighting against trans men in men's sport? No one has an issue with that because everyone recognizes there is no unfair advantage there.

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@BenRothenberg It's only a culture war to the most extreme 5% on either side. To the remaining 90, its common sense forsight to deal with an issue that may not be prevalent right now, but with the rising number of trans folks will be within the next ten years. Looking ahead, as leaders should.

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@sbaroncohen Weaponizing suicide to stop fair and reasonable criticism is not the progressive win you think it is.

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@AliArthPainter There's 188 cases of plagiarism in his PhD. He claimed to be an honorary professor at the University of Glasgow. They have confirmed that is not the case. But hey, by the power of the white non-binary ally, all of this doesn't matter because something-something intersectionality!

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@CJMurrumbeena @KPCoach1 @BenRothenberg Agreeing with you here. Trans people have always existed. But please also do what you ask of the above person: Accept science. The heart is a muscle. If you are born male, that muscle is bigger and gives you ab advantage that can't be changed with Oestrogen.

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@CJMurrumbeena @BenRothenberg Your heart is quite simply bigger. It pumps more blood around. You are stronger and can run faster. Don't take my word for it, take Serena Williams: https://t.co/QgcBFUJKtA

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@CJMurrumbeena @BenRothenberg Agree, they do not equal cisgender men because their hormones are controlled. But it is scientifically backed that once you have gone through male puberty, even pre puberty, you have a biological advantage. (cont)

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@BenRothenberg Anyway, thanks for reading and considering these thoughts. All the best.

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@BenRothenberg Maybe this is a real thing. Maybe the unfairness is a real threat to women's sport. I would agree it is not yet the case (not many trans players out there) but it is the job of leadership to curb an issue BEFORE it becomes a problem. That is responsible leadership (cont)

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@CJMurrumbeena @BenRothenberg playing in the ATP? If it was just hatred of trans people, it seems like that would be the case. It is not. Bc everyone, even the most conservative (who do hate trans people) recognizes there would be no unfairness involved. Read and engage in good faith if you feel like it. Thx.

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@CJMurrumbeena @BenRothenberg Or at least allow them to talk without calling them transophobes. You are effectively blocking their chance to voice legitimate concern when you do so. Finally, I'd offer this: If transphobia was driving this, why is no one then speaking up against trans men potentially (cont)