New study: no significant differences between trans & non-trans sportswomen in upper-body strength, lower-body strength or aerobic fitness after hormone therapy

FACT: Trans women athletes do not have a physical fitness advantage compared to other women

https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/08/12/trans-athletes-womens-sports-advantage-scientific-study/

Community Note

This meta-analysis covers mostly non-athletes, rates evidence low/very low certainty, and omits sport-specific performance. It does not reverse retained male advantages post-puberty. World Rugby evidence review: https://www.world.rugby/the-game/player-welfare/guidelines/transgender