World Athletics President Sebastian Coe backs decision to gene test female athletes

Friday 12 September 2025 09:36, UK

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World Athletics President Sebastian Coe also says that although it has been challenging, new genetic testing - required of all female athletes competing at the World Championships - is 95% complete.

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