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Sex Determination in Putative Female Athletes

Sex Determination in Putative Female Athletes Investigation and verification of sex of women athletes in the Olympics is accomplished by studying the sexual chromatin on X-type chromosomes and by a fluorescent test for Y-type chromosomes. A karyotype and a clinical examination are made when these tests do not supply satisfactory information. Protection of the athlete's privacy is assured by the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee. The results obtained during the Ninth and Tenth Winter Olympic Games, as well as the methods used, have shown themselves to be satisfactory. The same techniques will be used by the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee in the 20th Olympic Games in Munich. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

Sex Determination in Putative Female Athletes

JAMA , Volume 221 (9) – Aug 28, 1972

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American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1972 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
ISSN
0098-7484
eISSN
1538-3598
DOI
10.1001/jama.1972.03200220032008
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Abstract

Investigation and verification of sex of women athletes in the Olympics is accomplished by studying the sexual chromatin on X-type chromosomes and by a fluorescent test for Y-type chromosomes. A karyotype and a clinical examination are made when these tests do not supply satisfactory information. Protection of the athlete's privacy is assured by the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee. The results obtained during the Ninth and Tenth Winter Olympic Games, as well as the methods used, have shown themselves to be satisfactory. The same techniques will be used by the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee in the 20th Olympic Games in Munich.

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JAMAAmerican Medical Association

Published: Aug 28, 1972

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