DarkGamer

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[–] DarkGamer@fedia.io 0 points 3 months ago (13 children)

While outliers exist, this has to do with averages. On average men are taller than women, and this difference usually manifests between the ages of 12-15. This confers an advantage. However, for trans athletes who transition before puberty it's far less cut and dry and there's a good case to be made for inclusion.

[–] DarkGamer@fedia.io 1 points 3 months ago (16 children)

My understanding is that's true for muscle mass. However, if they transition after puberty like Lia Thomas did, height and wingspan will remain; both of which confer huge advantages in swimming. Apparently that's a major reason why Michael Phelps did so well, his arm span is ridiculous.

[–] DarkGamer@fedia.io 1 points 3 months ago

I'm sick of the concept it represents.

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