Is there really a competitive advantage? Debate over trans athletes tests science and inclusion
In the last few years, debate has raged in North America over who should be allowed to compete in sports. While the discussion revolves around concepts of fairness and inclusion, researchers say the science around whether trans athletes have a competitive advantage is unsettled.
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![Aria McGowan becomes tearful as she reflects on a proposed policy in Alberta that would ban trans women and girls from competing against women and girls. A teardrop can be seen in the right eye of a woman wearing a blue shirt.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7157244.1711561364!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/aria-mcgowan.jpg)
In the last few years, debate has raged in North America over who should be allowed to compete in sports. While the discussion revolves around concepts of fairness and inclusion, researchers say the science around whether trans athletes have a competitive advantage is unsettled.