Gene sex test mix-ups leave Canada and France racing clock ahead of World Athletics deadline

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Canadian and French female athletes face challenges meeting the World Athletics' September 1st deadline for mandatory SRY gene testing. Canadian tests conducted by Dynacare were deemed non-compliant, forcing Athletics Canada to scramble for new testing solutions. French athletes are prohibited from undergoing the tests within France due to bioethics laws and are seeking testing opportunities abroad. Both federations are working with World Athletics to ensure athletes can compete in the upcoming world championships.