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Christine Mboma

Christine Mboma

March 24, 2023

World Athletics Bans Transgender Women, Extends DSD Restrictions to All Events

Any male-to-female transgender athlete who went through male puberty won’t be able to compete in top track competitions. The DSD restrictions have major implications for athletes such as Francine Niyonsaba.
August 24, 2021

What You Missed from 2021 World Juniors: Sasha Zhoya Could Be a Megastar, Christine Mboma Dominates, & All Hail Team Kenya

Kenya hosted its biggest track meet ever and there were some incredible performances, including a dominant showing from the host nation. Here's what you missed if you were too busy watching the Pre Classic.
July 01, 2021

18-Year-Old Phenom Christine Mboma of Namibia Is Listed as "Withdrawn" from 400 Meters for Tokyo Olympics

A day after 18-year old Christine Mboma of Namibia ran a shocking 48.54 400 meters, she is now listed as "withdrawn" on the World Athletics Olympic 400 page. The natural assumption most are going to make is that she did not meet the World Athletics eligibility regulations for female classification that apply to running events from 400 meters up to the mile. *MB: BREAKING NEWS !!! - Mboma (48.54) WITHDRAWN from the 400 in the Olympics (Yes, Really)