World Athletics to require cheek swab tests for athletes in female track events

Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics, describes the most recent measure of his association as a "really important step towards the protection of women": cheek swabs. In addition to sporting integrity, awards also play a role.

Female Track And Field Athletes To Undergo Genetic Testing

ESPN reports that World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Tuesday that the track and field’s governing body has approved the introduction of cheek swabs and dry blood-spot tests for female athletes in order to maintain “the integrity of competition.” Read more at ESPN

World Athletics to require chromosome test in women's track and field

Athletes who compete in the female category to submit to a cheek swab or dry blood-spot test for the presence of a gene that indicates whether the athlete has a

Those who want to start with women will have to undergo a DNA test once in the future. A sports lawyer expects that this rule will be challenged by all legal bodies.

World Athletics to Introduce ‘Pre-Clearance’ Sex Tests for Female Athletes

Seb Coe, president of World Athletics, will introduce noninvasive “pre-clearance tests” for female athletes amid disputes over men’s participation in women’s sports. The tests will include cheek swabs or dry blood tests and will only be used once in an athlete’s career. According to Athletics Weekly, tests could be introduced as early as September of this year for the World Championships. “It’s important to do it because it maintains everything …

Trump's Explosive Move on Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports Earns Approval from World Athletics!

World Athletics has ruled a new rule that requires genetic testing for female athletes to confirm their birth gender—a move influenced by pressure from Donald Trump and conservative advocates.