31 Jul 2025

World Athletics introduces gender testing for female athletes

From Checkpoint, 5:29 pm on 31 July 2025

Time is running out for athletes to take a once-in-a-lifetime gene test. World Athletics has introduced mandatory gender testing for all female athletes wishing to compete in the women's category in elite competitions. The deadline for the testing is September 1st - just in time for the world championships in Tokyo. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.