MANLIKE WOMEN
A LIVELY DISCUSSION
(Received August 7, 10 a.m.)
BERLIN, August 6.
Arising,from recent instances of sex changes the International . Olympic Committee is likely to .institute a rule making medical examination before an event compulsory. A lively discussion has arisen at the Games concerning some of the women competitors bearing extremely manlike appearances. It is argued that some of their performances are beyond the powers of a normal woman.
The possibility of abandoning women's events is even being considered. The controversy has been unceasing since the woman Koubkova changed her sex by a surgical operation. She is now a man .engaged to a Polish girl.
GILES IN THE CYCLING
(Received August 7, 10 a.m.)
BERLIN, August 6.
Giles led most of the way in his heat in the 1000 metres cycle event and staved off a determined challenge in the straight to win by half a length.. The sprint time was 12 3-10 sec.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 33, 7 August 1936, Page 9
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