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The perspective of current and retired world class, elite and national athletes on the inclusion and eligibility of transgender athletes in elite sport

Alexandra Shaw, Alun Williams, G.K. Stebbings, M Chollier, Andrew Harvey Orcid Logo, Shane Heffernan Orcid Logo

Journal of Sports Sciences, Volume: 42, Issue: 5, Pages: 381 - 391

Swansea University Authors: Alexandra Shaw, Alun Williams, Andrew Harvey Orcid Logo, Shane Heffernan Orcid Logo

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There has been limited empirical study allowing athletes to voice their opinions on transgender participation in elite sport. This study surveyed 175 national, elite and world class athletes eligible to compete in the female category regarding transgender inclusion and eligibility. The study compare...

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