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“The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday it was re-introducing genetic testing for gender to determine eligibility for 'any female category event', beginning with the 2028 Los Angeles Games.”
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Multiple web search results report that the IOC is implementing a policy requiring genetic testing (specifically SRY gene screening) for eligibility in female category events, effective for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. This is reported by multiple independent web sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2028 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad and commonly known as Los Angeles 2028 or LA28, is an upcoming international multi-sport event scheduled to take place from July 14…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2028_Summer_Olympics
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Baseball will be featured at the 2028 Summer Olympics at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, for the first time since the 2020 Summer Olympics. After not being featured at the Paris Summer Olympics in 2024…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_at_the_2028_Summer_Ol…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The boxing competitions are set to be contested at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, United States. The venue for the prelims will be the Peacock Theater and the finals will be held…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_at_the_2028_Summer_Olym…
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“The Cape Town Marathon was canceled for safety reasons after 'winds overnight wreaked havoc'.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the Cape Town Marathon was canceled due to adverse weather conditions, specifically mentioning 'overnight winds' that caused damage or necessitated cancellation.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is a City Marathon (42.2 km) held in Cape Town, South Africa, first held in its current form in 2007. The marathon itself is held on a fast and flat course, starting and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Town_Marathon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Cape Town Trail Marathon by Ryan Sandes is an annual marathon distance (46 km) mountain running event held in Cape Town, South Africa. In partnership with Ryan Sandes, the Sanlam Cape Town Maratho…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Town_Trail_Marathon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Two Oceans Marathon is a 56 kilometres (35 mi) ultramarathon and 21 kilometres (13 mi) half-marathon held annually in Cape Town, South Africa with the ultramarathon held on a Saturday in April and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Oceans_Marathon
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“Record 24 000 runners put Cape Town Marathon in 'strong position' for World Abbott Major bid.”
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Two independent web search results report that the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon sold out at 24,000 entries for 2025. One source notes this was a 'record sell-out' and placed the event in a strong position for major status, corroborating the core elements of the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The World Marathon Majors (WMM) is a championship-style competition for marathon runners that started in 2006. A points-based competition founded on seven major marathon races recognised as the most h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Marathon_Majors
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is a City Marathon (42.2 km) held in Cape Town, South Africa, first held in its current form in 2007. The marathon itself is held on a fast and flat course, starting and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Town_Marathon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Two Oceans Marathon is a 56 kilometres (35 mi) ultramarathon and 21 kilometres (13 mi) half-marathon held annually in Cape Town, South Africa with the ultramarathon held on a Saturday in April and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Oceans_Marathon
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