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R4 today covering LH now and later

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Testingtimes1 · 02/08/2021 07:22

Interview with Joanna Harper later.

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Comingoutfighting · 02/08/2021 07:43

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Floisme · 02/08/2021 07:42

I'm glad it's being covered but I'll be amazed if Hubbard wins, and I think we need to brace ourselves for an influx of posters tomorrow going 'See! See! There's no advantage!'

AngelicInnocent · 02/08/2021 07:39

There's a piece about LH in the daily mail today, interviewing Harper.

Harper says "not convinced it's fair for LH and other TW to compete but it's not markedly unfair".

Clear as mud!

Taswama · 02/08/2021 07:39

Even if she doesn't win, she has still taken the Olympic experience away from a woman who deserved to be there. Good that this is being covered.

AntiSocialDistancer · 02/08/2021 07:38

@BettyFilous

Good interview and some good, direct questioning of Harper. Enjoyed hearing Harper flap around like a landed fish when trying to defend the indefensible with those direct questions.
It was a very difficult interview to listen to. The interviewer having to ask too many questions to carry on a conversation.
AntiSocialDistancer · 02/08/2021 07:37

Paraphrasing but - "She's unlikely to win so it's fair if she competes."

I cannot decide if I want LH to win a medal today. For the athletes LH is competing against, I hope LH doesnt.

But it will peak a lot of people to see LH on the podium.

Anyone know what time they're due to compete?

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Testingtimes1 · 02/08/2021 07:32

Ooh and a mention of the DSD athletes as well later in the same sport segment. But not very clear about that.

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BettyFilous · 02/08/2021 07:32

Good interview and some good, direct questioning of Harper. Enjoyed hearing Harper flap around like a landed fish when trying to defend the indefensible with those direct questions.

somethinginoffensive · 02/08/2021 07:31

Those were clear tough questions.

GrumpyMiddleAgedWoman · 02/08/2021 07:30

I think I know what Seb Coe meant: feelz are not the same as physical attributes. Identify as a woman all you like, but it won't change your male puberty or your testosterone.

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Testingtimes1 · 02/08/2021 07:29

Well this interview is quite good. Calm, clear. Joanna isn’t a great interviewee but fair play to Joanna, there is no attempt to dodge questions.

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PennineSpring · 02/08/2021 07:29

I do enjoy Harper’s nervous cough when the questioning gets tough

Taswama · 02/08/2021 07:27

Well said Seb Coe!

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Testingtimes1 · 02/08/2021 07:27

Joanna Harper now. ‘What is the basis on which Joanna Harper is allowed to compete’.

Good question about testosterone.

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Testingtimes1 · 02/08/2021 07:25

New guidelines will balance ‘safety fairness and inclusion’.

Sebastian Coe - ‘gender should not trump biology’. Not exactly sure what he meant by that but sounds positive.

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somethinginoffensive · 02/08/2021 07:25

Seb Coe "gender shouldn't ever trump biology".

AntiSocialDistancer · 02/08/2021 07:25

Just listening Brew

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Testingtimes1 · 02/08/2021 07:23

7.21am for first bit. Reasonably clear on the issues.

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