World’s Strongest Woman winner stripped of title as organisers claim athlete was ‘biologically male’ – ABC News

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In short:

Britain’s Andrea Thompson has been crowned World’s Strongest Woman after the original winner was disqualified from the championships.

Official Strongman stripped American Jammie Booker of the title, stating Booker had violated the rules after claiming she was “biologically male”.

Australian Allira-Joy Cowley has been promoted to second in the championships.

 

Source: World’s Strongest Woman winner stripped of title as organisers claim athlete was ‘biologically male’ – ABC News

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