IOC's proposed gender test not fit for purpose, says man who discovered it
By David Mark

The scientist who discovered the SRY gene test that the International Olympic Committee is now relying on to determine athletes' eligibility for women's events says it should not be used in such a fashion.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/scientist-says-ioc-shouldnt-use-sry-test-transgender-athletes/106514954

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SRY should not be used for Olympic gender test, says man who discovered it

The scientist who discovered the SRY gene test that the International Olympic Committee is now relying on to determine athletes' eligibility for women's events says it should not be used in such a fashion.

LA 2028 Olympic organizers say 1m tickets will be available for $28

Tickets for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games will go on sale to the general public on 9 April, organizers said on Monday

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The extraordinary story of Australia's oldest living Olympian
By Simon Smale

Gordon "Wingnut" Ingate was twice denied time off work to compete in the Olympic Games in his 20s, but continued to excel as a sailor, eventually getting the chance to compete in his 40s at Munich 1972.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/gordon-ingate-wingnut-australias-oldest-living-olympian-100yo/106508466

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The extraordinary story of Australia's oldest living Olympian

Gordon "Wingnut" Ingate was twice denied time off work to compete in the Olympic Games in his 20s, but continued to excel as a sailor, eventually getting the chance to compete in his 40s at Munich 1972.