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3 weeks ago
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Olympian Helen Stephens Suffered Through An Anti-Queer Panic That Still Reverberates | Defector

The accusation of Helen Stephens' gender at the 1936 Olympics marked the start of public scrutiny on athletes' sex and aligning with gender norms. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
France politics

IOC urged to help overturn French headscarves ban at Olympics

Human rights groups urge IOC to overturn ban on French athletes wearing headscarves. [ more ]
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