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Any sports where women have advantage over men? ... Any??

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WomanBornNotWorn · 19/08/2019 14:29

Thinking about the repeated instances of biological men self identifying into women's teams and competitions, and how the simple fact that their being physically and socialised male gives them an unfair advantage. I think we're all on the same page here.

Does anyone have any links where trans men have competed against or in teams with men? (I've read about Patricio www.theguardian.com/society/2018/dec/21/patricio-manuel-trans-boxer-made-history )

I understand equestrian sports are mixed, and of course mixed doubles have always been a thing, say in tennis.

There are some moves I've seen in women's gymnastics I can't imagine a trans woman being able to achieve safely and without pain.

But I'm truly trying to think of any sports where being really female gives an unfair advantage over men.

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Pooriver · 20/08/2019 20:04

Also disagree with the fencing thing. I fenced Epee at commonwealth level and couldn't hold my own against the top 50 men unless we fenced with a "handicap".

Taller, stronger, longer reach and more explosive strength generally. Also more aggressive. Could often get a few cheeky hits & play for time but not enough to beat them with any consistency.

WrathoSWhlttIeKIop · 20/08/2019 20:09

Women are frequently shown winning fights against men on our screens. That just isn't reality

I find those scenes cringey and a bit of a joke.
The men watching, know they are stronger.

MIdgebabe · 20/08/2019 20:17
Grin
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