Quote from: Daisy Jane on November 25, 2017, 09:47:43 AM
It's not all about testosterone levels. The smaller hips and broad shoulders allow for more raw power, which is an enormous advantage in fighting sports. I believe those of us who transitioned after puberty shouldn't compete against cis women in combat sports.
I would be willing to bet bone structure offers an advantage in power lifting as well.
Thank you! This is very true. I feel people need to be fair here. Genetic Women experience alot of disadvantages in life, and the whole point of Gender Classes in sport is so to create a level playing field.
By all means any one who is trans can take place in any athletic activity they wish to do so, however to suggest that having male skeletal structure or previous muscle memory is not an advantage is not realistic.
I have years around sports, know a few elite atheletes both male and female, and know a few MTF bodybuilders. So theres some perspective here.
In activites where power, ie strength and speed, and muscle force are the main factor, a MTF individual even post SRS has a big advantage. Bone stucture, narrow hips, muscle points of inserts, muscle memory......
Just something to reflect on
Mens 100m WR 9.59 Second fastest time 9.63
Womens 100m WR 10.49* (wind guage was faulty) Second fastest time 10.61
Mens 400m WR 43.01
Womens 400m WR 47.60 (East German Athelte who later admitted Testosterone usage)
As Trans Women we should respect that we are different to GGs. We are just as valid in our identity however we are different. There should be respect that we have to give GGs space in certain activities. For what it is worth, the fact some Activists find this hard to accept, makes it harder for Trans people to gain overall acceptance.
Sports are supposed to be a level playing field.
A class for Trans gender athletes is prehaps long overdue.....
As for where are the elite Trans Athletes, I would wager alot of money theres more than one like Phillipa York, who grew up as Robert Millar who was a world class Cyclist. Some Trans people may seek to transition post atheltic career. So far Im yet to see an elite athlete transition on the job so to speak, ie mid career. If they did, expect to see them beat any Genetic Female Times / Achivements.
If anyone finds my post offensive, I would suggest you look as to why you do so? Please accept there is a big difference between prejudice and being someone who can see as Trans women we have a duty to not seek to impose ourselves on Genetic Womens spaces unless invited. ....
If this gets deleted, well I will give up on this site......