"[On transgender athletes who have not transitioned and retain male genitals.] It’s insane and it’s cheating. I am happy to address a transgender woman in whatever form she prefers, but I would not be happy to compete against her. It would not be fair."
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"The rules on trans athletes reward cheats and punish the innocent" The Sunday Times (February 17, 2019).
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