In the United States, the Boston Marathon will have a new category. Non-binary athletes wishing to participate in this sporting event next year will not have to choose between the male or female categories but will be able to tick a specific box, the organizers of the race, one of the six most prestigious, announced this week. in the world.
“The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) is currently working on expanding opportunities for non-binary athletes at our events, including the 2023 marathon,” organizers said in a statement. “Even if we do not currently have qualification criteria for non-binary athletes, we are working on ways to integrate them into this event,” they add, stressing that the data is still insufficient to set minimums. .
30,000 athletes expected on April 17
In the future, and as we have times achieved by athletes registered in the non-binary category, it will be possible to set minimums, specifies the BAA. “We see this first experience as an opportunity for all of us to learn and grow.”
Registration for the 127th edition of the Boston Marathon began on Monday. A “non-binary” box appears on the forms. Some 30,000 athletes are expected to start the race scheduled for April 17.