Women’s relay team awaits gene test results
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 120 Views |
Women’s 4x100m team member, Boitshepiso Kelapile PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The new regulations came into effect on September 1, 2025, and were applied during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo last year.
All athletes who compete in the women's categories are required to undergo a once-off test for the SRY gene, a reliable proxy for determining biological sex. The tests are conducted via a cheek swab or blood test.
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