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In 2019, Caster Semenya was told she could no longer participate in sport unless she took hormone suppressants. As a doctor, I find this unacceptable. Medicine is prescribed for the benefit of the patient's health - not because a sports committee dictates it. Genetic advantages are seen throughout the sporting world. 🏊‍♂️Michael Phelps has a super large wingspan and lung capacity. 🤸‍♀️Simone Biles is only 4ft8, allowing her to retain skills she's had since childhood (while other gymnasts have to re-learn new techniques as they grow.) 🏀Boban Marjanovic has the largest hands in the NBA, and is so tall he can dunk without jumping. Do we ask any of these athletes to retire? Do we ask them to undergo surgery to reduce their size? Do we ask them to take growth hormones, or drugs that alter their abilities? Absolutely not. The truth is, because testosterone is linked to gender identity, it has once again been forced into the spotlight by the press. While I'm relieved on the European Court's decision Semenya's rights were violated, it's a disgrace it even happened in the first place. Hopefully this can be an educational moment for everyone. 1 in 5 women have high testosterone levels. And genetic advantages are seen in all corners of the sporting world. Can we all start celebrating these incredible human beings, instead of trying to cut them out?

HelenWebberley's tweet photo. In 2019, Caster Semenya was told she could no longer participate in sport unless she took hormone suppressants.

As a doctor, I find this unacceptable.

Medicine is prescribed for the benefit of the patient's health - not because a sports committee dictates it.

Genetic advantages are seen throughout the sporting world.

🏊‍♂️Michael Phelps has a super large wingspan and lung capacity.

🤸‍♀️Simone Biles is only 4ft8, allowing her to retain skills she's had since childhood (while other gymnasts have to re-learn new techniques as they grow.)

🏀Boban Marjanovic has the largest hands in the NBA, and is so tall he can dunk without jumping.

Do we ask any of these athletes to retire?
Do we ask them to undergo surgery to reduce their size?
Do we ask them to take growth hormones, or drugs that alter their abilities?

Absolutely not.

The truth is, because testosterone is linked to gender identity, it has once again been forced into the spotlight by the press.

While I'm relieved on the European Court's decision Semenya's rights were violated, it's a disgrace it even happened in the first place. Hopefully this can be an educational moment for everyone.

1 in 5 women have high testosterone levels.

And genetic advantages are seen in all corners of the sporting world.

Can we all start celebrating these incredible human beings, instead of trying to cut them out?

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chris @notablyflippy

about 3 years ago

I highly disagree with this, potato europe is very much alive past 10pm, just need to know where the locals go

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chris @notablyflippy

about 3 years ago

maybe it’s the 30 degree weather but I felt hot here

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chris @notablyflippy

about 3 years ago

Het feit dat alle oost-Europese landen op een na het beter doen dan Nederland zegt al genoeg over Nederlandse beleid omtrent duurzaamheid. Sterker nog, dat Nederland een vertekend beeld heeft van hoe goed we het daadwerkelijk doen.

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@EU_Commission

about 3 years ago

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