Fighting for the Body She Was Born With

October 8, 2014

(New York Times) – Last summer, Chand, India’s 100-meter champion in the 18-and-under category, was barred from competing against women. She has a condition called hyperandrogenism, and her body produces natural levels of testosterone so high that they place her in the male range in the eyes of international track and field. Following a rule by the International Association of Athletics Federations, track’s governing body, the Athletics Federation of India will allow Chand to return to competition only if she lowers her testosterone level beneath the male range.