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The Seattle Times says there’s “no serious scientific evidence” transgender athletes have an advantage over women. OutKick columnist Matt Calkins challenges that assertion with published research.
The statement appeared in the newspaper’s coverage of Washington’s Initiative 638, a measure restricting girls’ K-12 sports participation based on biological sex.
Calkins cites studies suggesting some strength and muscle advantages gained during male puberty can remain after testosterone suppression.
He acknowledges the research doesn’t all point in the same direction, but questions how the newspaper can dismiss evidence of an advantage.
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