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Manchester Uni to Look into Athletic Prowess

30/05/2025

Instead of the hearsay and conjecture of right wing newspapers, feminist commentators and the fairweather parts of the left, academics are investigating the truth behind claims that trans+ athletes experience greater range, power and athleticism against cisgender ones.  

In a request for participants in an ongoing scientific investigation, the University says:  

Do you train six hours or more per week to improve performance?

Are you interested in measuring your performance in a laboratory, looking at strength, body composition and aerobic capacity?  

MMU is running a study to compare the athletic performance of cisgender athletes compared with matched transgender athletes, in different sports.

What we are seeking

* Cisgender men and women athletes who:

* Train 6 hours a week or more to improve performance

* Aerobic, resistance and team sports athletes are welcome.

* Age 18 to 39

* You will be screened to match a transgender athlete's age, weight, height, training and body mass index.  

* If you match with a transgender participant, you will be asked to attend a one day data gathering session at the Institute of Sport Building at 99 Oxford Road, Manchester.  

Please contact Doctor Blair Hamilton to be screened for participation.  

b.hamilton@mmu.ac.uk

 

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