Strongman competition disqualifies winner after determining competitor is biologically male

obozrevatel.com (Ukrainian)

A male competitor was disqualified from the Official Strongman Games 2025 after initially winning the "World's Strongest Woman" title. The initial winner, Jamie Buller, was disqualified because organizers determined she is biologically male, violating the tournament's rules for female competitors. Andrea Thompson was awarded the title. The incident has reignited debates about transgender athletes in women's sports and the need for stricter eligibility checks at competitions.


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