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Gender identity and sports eligibility

The relationship between gender identity and eligibility in sports

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Jan 15, 2026
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How has the media handled Brittney Griner's gender and biological sex?

Mainstream reporting has repeatedly confronted and pushed back on a long-running cycle of rumors that Brittney Griner is not biologically female, with fact-checkers and reputable outlets concluding th...

Feb 3, 2026

Have any officials or family members publicly confirmed Brittney Griner's biological sex?

No public, verifiable statement from ’s immediate family or from or officials “confirming” a change in her has been documented in reliable reporting; mainstream fact-checkers and multiple news account...