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Science of sports issue to be discussed on radio 4 now

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EweSurname · 08/03/2019 08:28

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_fourfm

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Fazackerley · 08/03/2019 08:43

And thank you bbc.

BlodwynBludd · 08/03/2019 08:43

That was so refreshing both agreeing that proper science shows that men have an advantage!

buzzbobbly · 08/03/2019 08:43

THIS IS EXCELLENT.

Male medical experts stating uncategorically that men retain advantages over women.

(Interesting point somewhat cut off by presenter about how men's blood processes(?) testosterone - it may be different and in itself provide an advantage over how women's bodies process it. Anyone know where he was going with that?)

plasticpotato · 08/03/2019 08:43

Wow

Fazackerley · 08/03/2019 08:43

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Smile

IAmThereforeIDontIdentify · 08/03/2019 08:43

OMG! That was incredible!! Actual scientists!! Finally!!

Cuntysnark · 08/03/2019 08:42

That was refreshing...

nettie434 · 08/03/2019 08:42

He is called @sportprofbrewer on twitter - he has been praised by Sharron Davies and has spoken up strongly for fairness. Not heard of Euan (so?) Hughes before

shggg245 · 08/03/2019 08:42

At last I - a factual debate. Thank you profs.

crumpet · 08/03/2019 08:42

Extraordinarily relieved to hear this articulated on this platform. Thank you Today Programme

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EweSurname · 08/03/2019 08:42

So both agreeing that it isn't likely to have a fair and level playing field if transwomen play in women's sports?

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NeurotrashWarrior · 08/03/2019 08:41

Happy dancing in the kitchen!

buzzbobbly · 08/03/2019 08:41

IOC hap pointing out "without any shadow of a doubt" that [elite athletes] will have the "upper hand" against females.

Dismissing RM as talking about average people.

Other Doctor now describing testosterone.

Males with eg level of 12 (in normal range of 10-30) suffer no disadvantage in the male field

Females: range is 0.5 - 3, so getting TW with drugs down to 10 is ridiculously high - even 5 is "high" and providing an advantage.

Original poster
EweSurname · 08/03/2019 08:40

Has there been any disagreement yet?

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EweSurname · 08/03/2019 08:40

At fucking last!!

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BarbarianMum · 08/03/2019 08:38

Hallelujah someone spelling out the science at last!

buzzbobbly · 08/03/2019 08:38

IOC adviser says there are distinct physiological differences!

crumpet · 08/03/2019 08:37

Both scientists in agreement that there are distinct physiological differences

Iamanaubergine · 08/03/2019 08:37

Loving this!

NeurotrashWarrior · 08/03/2019 08:36

Awesome so far!

NeurotrashWarrior · 08/03/2019 08:36

Listening

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EweSurname · 08/03/2019 08:34

Professor John Brewer and Professor Euan Hughes (sp?)

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Original poster
EweSurname · 08/03/2019 08:34

And now Sharron's response

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Original poster
EweSurname · 08/03/2019 08:34

Replaying a clip of Mckinnon atm

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crumpet · 08/03/2019 08:34

Listening now