Ever since the beginning of competition, athletes have been always looking to gain the upper hand on their rivals. Nothing beats the satisfaction of winning , since the benefits of being the best usually outweigh all the negatives that come with superstardom. This explains why athletes may want to become better than all of the others, whether in a honest or deceitful manner. Without recognition sportspeople might lose sponsorships and could even experience an unhealthy state of mind. Testosterone aids in making a woman stronger than her competition, although many other factors determine how well an athlete can perform on any given day. I believe that testosterone levels should not be regulated in female athletes because the increased policing…show more content… This article is being told in the point of view of IAAF and why it thinks that elevated levels of testosterone ruin the integrity of women’s athletics. It also includes examples of contradictory points discovered by studies and concerned athletes. The piece is geared towards any track and field fan or avid readers of the New York Times. It intends to inform the audience about a never ending controversy and even mentions that during the past nobody really bothered checking testosterone levels in female athletes. Therefore in the past, it was considered acceptable to dope as many women got away with this practice. Throughout the article, other athletes are calling out Caster Semaya for being too good and the writing makes it seem that nobody else has had a chance to beat her in middle distance events. Also, the piece is biased and does not support either side of the argument. There is also questioning the intentions of the IAAF and the reliability of recently conducted scientific studies, in many places. The article says that female athletes with elevated testosterone levels may have to compete with males. This reasoning is unfair and could lead to an increased risk of injury since females have to perform at a higher level, as a result of men’s overall athletic abilities. Women feel unmotivated about being with men and end up dropping the sport all together
