should she compete?

[Flur]

The article seems to have quite a slant towards allowing her to compete, and I don't really understand why. It's great that she's bringing the science to the governing bodies, but she seems to have forgotten that there are only so many athletes that are allowed to go, and if they gave her a spot without qualifying properly they'd be taking a spot away from someone who did follow the rules. If she wants to prove she doesn't have an advantage, she needs to stop asking for an advantage.

[Trek420]

there are only so many athletes that are allowed to go, and if they gave her a spot without qualifying properly they'd be taking a spot away from someone who did follow the rules.

That's my feeling. If she wants to compete I'll support her as any racer. If I raced (which I don't 'cause I'm slow ) after suffering race after race towards a final goal only to find the slot I'd earned filled by someone I never got the chance to beat .... I'd be a little mad No cuts to the font of the line (pun intended)

She could have transitioned earlier and earned the spot. That was poor planning. Now, race and earn your spot.

When she does I'll cheer her on! *\o/* *\o/* *\o/* and would welcome her to TE. If you're lurking, c'mon down.

[KnottedYet]

Well, getting into the Olympics *before* the 2 year mark after transition would be of some benefit. According to Janet Furman Bowman, her first race as a female was her fastest one as a female. Ever. There was still a bit of advantage so soon after transition, but it was fading away.

Which is why there is a 2 year requirement for the Olympics. If you've been transitioned for 2 years AND qualified, you are fine for the Olympics.

(I'm still in shock over the picture of Tammy Thomas. How long was she doping? Since she was a teenager?)