SRY Testing for Women’s Sports

Updated: 2025.08.07 2M ago 3 sources
World Athletics will require a one-time SRY gene test to enter the female category, shifting eligibility from hormone levels or identity to a genetic marker tied to male development. The article argues this is the clearest proxy for sex and rebuts the gene’s discoverer who opposes its use. It spotlights edge cases and prioritizes competitive fairness over more subjective standards. — This sets a precedent for biology-first eligibility rules that could influence other sports and institutions navigating sex-based categories.

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What Americans think about Sydney Sweeney, 'good genes,' and nature vs. nurture
2025.08.07 65% relevant
The poll reports that 70%–73% of Americans say sex and gender are mostly determined by genes, which aligns with biology‑first eligibility proposals like SRY testing and suggests public opinion may support genetic criteria over identity- or hormone-based standards.
Why World Athletics Is Right to Use the SRY Gene Test
Colin Wright 2025.08.06 100% relevant
World Athletics policy starting September 1, 2025 mandating a once-in-a-lifetime SRY gene test, and Andrew Sinclair’s public criticism of that policy.
Keep Men Out of Women’s Sports—And Women Out of Men’s
James L. Nuzzo 2025.07.28 60% relevant
Both pieces push biology-first eligibility in sports. While SRY testing proposes a clear biological rule for the female category, this article extends the logic to policy symmetry, noting Nebraska’s law bans males from female teams but still allows females on male teams, and urges consistent enforcement for both categories.
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