World Athletics has approved the introduction of a one-time genetic test for elite athletes who wish to compete in the women's category at international events. The "pre-clearance requirement" is ...

A World Athletics working group on gender diverse athletes said in February that the required test will be for the SRY gene and, if required, testosterone levels, either via cheek swab with any ...

World Athletics is set to introduce a one-time genetic test for athletes competing in the female category as its presidents vows to “do whatever is necessary” to protect women’s sports.

World Athletics said on Tuesday it had approved the introduction of a cheek swab test to determine if an athlete is biologically female. Sebastian Coe, the president of the international track and ...

World Athletics plans to begin genetic testing of all female track and field athletes in a move that could significantly alter gender eligibility rules in Olympic sports.

World Athletics approves a one-time genetic test for athletes who wish to compete in the women's category at ... World Athletics approves gender eligibility test. Image source, Getty Images.

World Athletics hopes to have the testing in place for its outdoor world championships in Tokyo in September. Like other sports, athletics has spent years debating eligibility criteria to compete ...