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inlawrev-12061	Gandert, Daniel; Bae, Alfred; Woerner, Timothy; Meece, Teresa	The Intersection of Women's Olympic Sport and Intersex Athletes: A Long and Winding Road	2013	37	.pdf	application/pdf	16338	983	57	There is also the suggestion that the testosterone in hyperandrogenous women is naturally occurring and, thus, not akin to cheating.233 Furthermore, there is the proposition that hyperandrogenism is a “biological variation” and is similar to acceptable variations found in other athletes—ranging from conditions that allow for greater endurance and long limbs to genetic variations affecting growth and blood flow for muscles.234 Finally, there is the criticism that the regulations are an attempt to “police femininity”235 since concerns regarding female athletes are often raised due to the fact that they do not conform to an idealized female athletic appearance.236 While criticisms may abound, the regulations draw support from some medical professionals as a practical solution to a complex situation.237 By 226. These new rules provide the promise of a gentler review of athletes under suspicion of gender violations—one that treats such conditions as a health issue and maintains the fairness and integrity of competition without ostracizing competitors or subjecting them to undue scrutiny.9 If these rules are successful in doing this, many of the issues related to intersex athletes competing in Olympic sport will be resolved.	cache/inlawrev-12061.pdf	txt/inlawrev-12061.txt