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Parkrun: Former Olympian calls for separate ‘sex-at-birth’ category for trans athletes

Over in the UK, Parkrun, have decided to remove data about records and speeds from their website. They say it is to encourage new runners to take part.    However, Parkrun has been criticized online, as they believe the move allows trans runners to take records in men and women's categories.   Kieran was joined by former elite marathon runner and two-time Olympian, Mara Yamauchi...

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16.50 9 Feb 2024


Parkrun: Former Olympian calls for separate ‘sex-at-birth’ category for trans athletes


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Over in the UK, Parkrun, have decided to remove data about records and speeds from their website. They say it is to encourage new runners to take part.   

However, Parkrun has been criticized online, as they believe the move allows trans runners to take records in men and women's categories.  

Kieran was joined by former elite marathon runner and two-time Olympian, Mara Yamauchi...


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