Is he (or is it they) really Non Binary?

Perhaps he’s like Philip/pippa bunce. Some days a man, some days a woman, some days a father of two, some days the financial times’ 33rd best woman in finance…

Oh my gosh. This is just amazing to witness. How can that journalist sit there with the facts laid out in front of her and still not get it? I just can't compute the intellectual complacency and lack of curiosity that could lead to such an outcome.

" As participation in the non-binary division increases, the B.A.A. will soon have enough data to establish time standards that reflect the actual performance range of non-binary entrants, rather than borrowing from an existing gender category."

I mean what does she actually think is going to happen here? Somehow, magically, women with non binary identities are going to start running faster than other women? Will this journalist even notice or care when inevitably the non binary category functions essentially as a men's B group?

And, my gosh the hypocrisy of criticising the runner's adherence (or not) to a non binary identity! He's NON BINARY, why are they trying to make him choose and stick to one half of a binary?! When competing in men's categories is no bar for transwomen who want to beat women, isn't this an NBphobic response?

I wonder what aroused suspicions in the first place. Lack of bold coloured asymmetrical hair do? No faux gentle expressions with peace sign in selfies? Glasses too small?

I agree with Vimes. Nothing has been exploited here.

The runner identifies as non-binary. Under BM's standards, that qualifies them to enter in the NB category.

In fact, the tone of the article is rather transphobic throughout, beginning with the word "exploit" in the title. It's as if the writer doesn't believe the runner is non-binary.

"the interim system may be vulnerable to good-faith loopholes, scenarios where runners register in a category not as an expression of identity, but as a way to meet easier entry standards"
- how transphobic!

"What this case reveals, instead, is the difficulty of balancing inclusivity with competitive fairness"

• Yep, I can't disagree with that

"For now, Kwayu’s entry is legitimate under the rules as written"

• Yes, and so it should be

What an absurd article. So close to seeing the problem and still advocating for it.

Given that non-binary is a stupid made up term, then no, he's exploited nothing.

There is no qualifying criteria for being non-binary other than saying the magic words "Look at me, I'm non-binary!" (The look at me bit seems to be important as far as I can tell.)

I'm non-binary right now!

And now I'm not.

Changed my mind, wanna be a cool hip enby again.

Actually, you know what, this isn't for me.

Good on this guy for showing up the bollocks for what it truly is.