UnHerd’s Flo Read sits down with elite marathon runner Mara Yamauchi and Olympian swimmer Sharron Davies for a frank discussion on the future of women’s sport. Drawing on their own experiences and citing the East German doping scandal as a historical parallel, they critique sporting bodies for what they see as a betrayal of female athletes and make the case that preserving sex-based categories is the only way to ensure the integrity and survival of women’s sport.
Join the discussion
Join like minded readers that support our journalism by becoming a paid subscriber
To join the discussion in the comments, become a paid subscriber.
Join like minded readers that support our journalism, read unlimited articles and enjoy other subscriber-only benefits.
Subscribe