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World Athletics boss hails 'overwhelming support' for gene testing ahead of Tokyo worlds

Track and field's governing body's is testing for the SRY gene, which is part of the Y chromosome and causes male characteristics to develop

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Pentathletes embracing obstacle course challenge at World Championships

OCR has already been integrated into the World Cup series this year and will be held for the first time at the August 26-30 World Championships, which featured equestrian events from 1949-2024

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Olympic champion Khelif denies 'malicious' claims of retirement

"The publication of such rumors is intended solely to disrupt and damage my sporting and professional career."

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Hamilton still battling speculation, this time self-inflicted

There are legitimate doubts about whether Hamilton can achieve what he wants -- the unfinished business of a record eighth title -- at Ferrari

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Too much too young?: Swimming's dilemma over 12-year-old schoolgirl

The Chinese prodigy, who discovered swimming aged six as a way to cool off in China's roasting summers, has drawn historical comparisons to Inge Sorensen

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American Smith fastest in 100 backstroke heats, Ledecky dominates 1,500

American great Katie Ledecky put the disappointment of missing out on the 400 freestyle title on Sunday behind her with a strong swim in her signature event -- the lung-bursting 1,500 freestyle