According to the Namibia National Olympic Committee, Christine Mboma (18) and Beatrice Masilingi (18) will not be permitted to compete at the Tokyo Olympics in the women's 400m. This is due to their naturally high testosterone levels.CNN: Driving the news: South African runner Caster Selenya is now banned from running after World Athletics in 2018 ruled that women with high levels of natural testosterone must use medication to lower their chances of competing in middle-distance races.Axios Markets keeps you up-to-date on the most recent market trends and economic insights. Register now for a free subscriptionDetails: The Namibian Committee stated that the testosterone levels were found in World Athletics' medical evaluations. The condition was not known to the athletes, their families, coaches, or the committee.World Athletics states that the "female classification" is "protected" and that "individuals who identify themselves as female but have a different level of sex development ("DSD") (which means they have the same benefits over women than men) could pose a threat to this protected category."But, there is limited research that supports the claim that testosterone levels are unfairly higher. Jeff Tracy of Axios writes.Next: According to the Namibian committee, Masilingi and Mboma will continue to be permitted to race in the 100- or 200-meter races.Axios Markets has more: Subscribe to receive the most recent market trends from Axios Markets. Register now for a free subscription
