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Galaxy
08-20-2009, 12:54 AM
IAAF asks for gender test on runner Semenya - More Sports News - FOX Sports on MSN (http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/9956970/IAAF-asks-for-gender-test-on-runner-Semenya?GT1=39002)
Lathum
08-20-2009, 12:59 AM
Gender Test - Front Office Football Central (http://operationsports.com/fofc/showthread.php?t=74123)
JediKooter
08-20-2009, 01:09 AM
Is this one of those Facebook quizzes?
Julio Riddols
08-20-2009, 04:05 AM
With a name like semenya, I expect they're onto something.

First inquirer: Semen?

Investigator: Ya.

Judge: Ok, DQ the dude.
Apathetic Lurker
08-20-2009, 04:57 AM
Is this one of those Facebook quizzes?

You mean the 4 question, everything spelled incorrectly quizzes?
Apathetic Lurker
08-20-2009, 05:00 AM
IAAF asks for gender test on runner Semenya - More Sports News - FOX Sports on MSN (http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/9956970/IAAF-asks-for-gender-test-on-runner-Semenya?GT1=39002)

Dude looks like a lady
Autumn
08-20-2009, 10:12 AM
I read another article in the NYT about this today. I find it rather mindboggling that none of these articles feel compelled to explain why gender testing needs to be done. I'm aware of the subject and did enough advanced biology courses that I understand. But I think it's safe to say that 95% of people reading this article are wondering, "Gender test? Um, what?" You would think they would feel compelled to explain the issue some if they're going to write a news article on the subject.
NewIdentity
08-20-2009, 10:20 AM
I always thought Serena Williams was the sexiest MAN on the face of the planet. :)

LOL, there absolute refusal to take any steroid tests proved to me Serena was a man. I always watched her expecting her dick to fall out at any moment.

I never understood why the Williams sisters got a free pass for Steroids??
lighthousekeeper
08-20-2009, 10:32 AM
I always thought Serena Williams was the sexiest MAN on the face of the planet.

And, there absolute refusal to take any steroid tests proved to me Serena was a man. I always watched her expecting her dick to fall out at any moment.

I never understood why the Williams sisters got a free pass for Steroids??

+1 (on the steroids part, not the sentiments about who is or is not the sexiest man on the planet)
Samdari
08-20-2009, 10:43 AM
I always thought Serena Williams was the sexiest MAN on the face of the planet.

And, there absolute refusal to take any steroid tests proved to me Serena was a man. I always watched her expecting her dick to fall out at any moment.

I never understood why the Williams sisters got a free pass for Steroids??

There is testing on the WTA tour. They get tested. Failure to take a test results in a 12-24 month ban on the first offense.
Pumpy Tudors
08-20-2009, 10:50 AM
How did Serena Williams get involved?
RomaGoth
08-20-2009, 10:55 AM
How did Serena Williams get involved?

Because he looks like a lady.
M GO BLUE!!!
08-20-2009, 10:55 AM
They're just trying to keep the black man down.
Kodos
08-20-2009, 11:51 AM
Where's Steven Tyler when you need him?
JediKooter
08-20-2009, 12:38 PM
You mean the 4 question, everything spelled incorrectly quizzes?

Your eggsactly correct!
RomaGoth
08-20-2009, 01:08 PM
Where's Steven Tyler when you need him?

This

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH5tmtJQMVI
molson
08-20-2009, 01:09 PM
Where's Steven Tyler when you need him?

http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/more_names/blog/littleold.jpg
Autumn
08-20-2009, 01:17 PM
oh sweet lord
RomaGoth
08-20-2009, 01:26 PM
http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/more_names/blog/littleold.jpg

Jed, we done caught ourselves a fly.
Logan
08-20-2009, 01:27 PM
He can grow a goatee?
Autumn
08-20-2009, 01:33 PM
Who knew in the future my grandma would be a rockstar.
Autumn
08-20-2009, 01:34 PM
dola

Clearly we've found a much better subject for this testing effort.
RomaGoth
08-20-2009, 04:49 PM
dola

Clearly we've found a much better subject for this testing effort.

Is your grandma willing to sign a waiver?
Autumn
08-21-2009, 09:28 AM
A more detailed article today in the NYT which suggests some of the ways gender can be a murky issue for sports.

hxxp://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/21/sports/21runner.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&th&emc=th
Logan
08-21-2009, 09:52 AM
I don't even need to read the article to know that they mean "the WNBA."
Autumn
08-21-2009, 01:42 PM
This is a thorny issue for sports. How do you deal with someone who is basically female in all physical and cultural respects, but has a biological advantage due to, for example, extra testosterone. Force her to compete against men because of a biological oddity, or let her compete "unfairly" against the women? Not a pleasant spot to be in.
RomaGoth
08-21-2009, 04:32 PM
I don't even need to read the article to know that they mean "the WNBA."

Don't forget tennis and college softball. Oh, and yachting. Can't forget that one.
BrianD
08-21-2009, 07:28 PM
This is a thorny issue for sports. How do you deal with someone who is basically female in all physical and cultural respects, but has a biological advantage due to, for example, extra testosterone. Force her to compete against men because of a biological oddity, or let her compete "unfairly" against the women? Not a pleasant spot to be in.

The throny issue goes beyond sports. Imagine trying to get married in the US with one of these conditions.
EagleFan
08-21-2009, 08:34 PM
That sure as hell looks like a guy.
NewIdentity
08-21-2009, 09:01 PM
That sure as hell looks like a guy.Right there is your new track and field Commisioner.

Only Hot chicks with big boobs should be allowed to compete. Count me down for season tickets if you ever want to start your own league. :)