Ware's comments regarding transgender women in sports echo a commonly held belief, suggesting that biological males should not compete in women's categories due to perceived advantages.
Activists and researchers dispute the notion that trans women have an innate competitive edge, pointing to studies like one from the University of Brighton that highlights their comparative disadvantages.
The study funded by the IOC reveals that while trans women may possess certain physical attributes, they often score lower in critical sports-related areas like lung function and cardiovascular fitness.
Current policies on trans athlete participation vary significantly across sports organizations, with some, like the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, actively excluding transgender women from women's sports.
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