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There’s nothing sporting about sex tests

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Globe & Mail – Thursday August 27, 2009
David Zirin and Sherry Wolf

There’s nothing sporting about sex tests

The whole thing is antiquated and stigmatizing, and says far more about those doing the testing than about the athletes tested.

Complete Article - Globe & Mail – “Click Here”

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