U.S. Olympic Committee Faces Gender Test Challenge Ahead of Winter Olympics

With only 100 days remaining until the Winter Olympics, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee is navigating the intricate and costly process of ensuring female athletes undergo mandatory gender tests before heading to Italy.

This testing requirement follows a recent ruling by the sport's international federation, imposing SRY gene tests for eligibility in women's events—a measure already embraced by track and boxing organizations earlier this year.

USOPC's chief medical officer, Jonathan Finnoff, stated that earlier experiences with similar testing would streamline this new undertaking. However, the financial burden remains significant, with each test estimated at $250. As few as several dozen U.S. team spots exist, but hundreds of tests may be necessary due to various competitive factors.