The transgender athlete CeCe Telfer, engaged in the 400m hurdles, was excluded from the American Olympic selections, because he was unable to meet World Athletics’ standards for his testosterone level, the American athletics federation announced Thursday. The transgender athlete CeCe Telfer has been excluded from the US Olympic selections for failing to meet World Athletics standards for his testosterone level, the American athletics federation, USA Track and Field announced Thursday. Telfer, who was scheduled to compete in the women’s 400m hurdles heats on Friday, could not provide proof that she was below the accepted testosterone threshold determined by World Athletics in 2019. These standards, set by the International Federation, apply to all competitions. They are separate from the rules that apply to women with unusually high testosterone, who are not allowed to compete in races from 400m to mile (1,609m), unless they submit. treatment aimed at lowering this rate. “USATF strongly supports inclusiveness” The American Athletics Federation (USATF) has confirmed that Telfer has been made aware of the criteria requested to participate in the trials held in Eugene, Oregon this week, but that it hadn’t been able to show that she was doing it. “The USATF strongly supports inclusiveness and offers a clear method to ensure the participation of all in sport, while maintaining sport equity”, said the federation in a press release. “If CeCe meets the requirements for the participation of transgender athletes in the future, we will sincerely support his participation in international events as a member of the USATF team,” adds the instance.
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