Women With High Testosterone Levels May Be Banned From Olympics

    New International Olympic Committee policies will likely ban women with hyperandrogenism, a condition that results in unusually high levels of testosterone, from competing in the women's events because officials believes it gives them an unfair advantage. As The New York Times puts it, simply saying you're a woman should be enough to compete among fellow females.

    Hillary Reinsberg
    by Hillary Reinsberg

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Women With High Testosterone Levels May Be Banned From Olympics

    nytimes.com

    New International Olympic Committee policies will likely ban women with hyperandrogenism, a condition that results in unusually high levels of testosterone, from competing in the women's events because officials believes it gives them an unfair advantage. As The New York Times puts it, simply saying you're a woman should be enough to compete among fellow females.