EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 52 MIN
Scientific Integrity in Sex Testing with Madeleine Pape
from The End of Sport · host The End of Sport
In this episode of the End of Sport Podcast, Nathan and Anna chat with Olympian and sociologist Madeleine Pape. They explore the complexities of gender regulation in sports, particularly focusing on the inclusion of trans and intersex athletes. Madeleine shares her personal journey from being an elite athlete to a sociologist, her insights on the evolving regulatory landscape, and the implications of policies like the SRY gene testing. The discussion also delves into the influence of lobby groups, the concept of biofeminism, and the future of inclusivity in sports. Madeleine Pape is an Olympian and sociologist at the University of Lausanne’s Centre for Gender Studies and the Institute of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on the regulation of gender in sport, the politics of inclusion, integrity in sports governance, and the study of sex and gender in biomedical and sports sciences.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Conversation01:36 Maddie's Journey: From Athlete to Sociologist05:48 The Regulatory Landscape of Trans-Athlete Inclusion10:43 World Athletics and the SRY Gene Testing Policy18:21 The Implications of Testing Policies on Athletes24:33 The Intersection of Trans and Intersex Policies30:40 The Role of Lobby Groups in Sports37:46 Biofeminism and Its Impact on Women's Sports43:57 The Future of Trans and Intersex Athletes55:13 Taking Action: How to Support Inclusion in Sportskeywordstrans athletes, intersex athletes, gender in sports, sports governance, inclusion, biofeminism, SRY gene testing, women's rights, sports policy, advocacyHosts: Derek Silva, Anna Posbergh, Priyansh, Johanna Mellis & Nathan Kalman-Lamb________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: patreon.com/Theendofsport (Support the show!)Bluesky: @endofsportpod.bsky.socialInstagram: @endofsportpodTwitter/X: @EndofSportPodYouTube: The End of SportListen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at harbingermedianetwork.com.#sports #labor #capitalism #marxism
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In this episode of the End of Sport Podcast, Nathan and Anna chat with Olympian and sociologist Madeleine Pape. They explore the complexities of gender regulation in sports, particularly focusing on the inclusion of trans and intersex athletes. Madeleine shares her personal journey from being an elite athlete to a sociologist, her insights on the evolving regulatory landscape, and the implications of policies like the SRY gene testing. The discussion also delves into the influence of lobby groups, the concept of biofeminism, and the future of inclusivity in sports. Madeleine Pape is an Olympian and sociologist at the University of Lausanne’s Centre for Gender Studies and the Institute of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on the regulation of gender in sport, the politics of inclusion, integrity in sports governance, and the study of sex and gender in biomedical and sports sciences.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Conversation01:36 Maddie's Journey: From Athlete to Sociologist05:48 The Regulatory Landscape of Trans-Athlete Inclusion10:43 World Athletics and the SRY Gene Testing Policy18:21 The Implications of Testing Policies on Athletes24:33 The Intersection of Trans and Intersex Policies30:40 The Role of Lobby Groups in Sports37:46 Biofeminism and Its Impact on Women's Sports43:57 The Future of Trans and Intersex Athletes55:13 Taking Action: How to Support Inclusion in Sportskeywordstrans athletes, intersex athletes, gender in sports, sports governance, inclusion, biofeminism, SRY gene testing, women's rights, sports policy, advocacyHosts: Derek Silva, Anna Posbergh, Priyansh, Johanna Mellis & Nathan Kalman-Lamb________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: patreon.com/Theendofsport (Support the show!)Bluesky: @endofsportpod.bsky.socialInstagram: @endofsportpodTwitter/X: @EndofSportPodYouTube: The End of SportListen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at harbingermedianetwork.com.#sports #labor #capitalism #marxism
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