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Julie Tétart, a 34-year-old trans basketball phenom, shattered French league records last season with 21 points and 20 rebounds per game—yet was snubbed for MVP, sparking outrage and debate over fairness in women’s sports. Activists accuse voters of collusion to sideline her and fellow trans player Aurore Pautou, while former WNBA star Audrey Sauret warns biological differences persist despite hormone therapy. Tétart, dreaming of the WNBA since childhood, says she’d accept an offer—and when asked about male athletes in women’s leagues, simply replied, “None.” Her record-breaking run and the ensuing controversy spotlight the urgent, complex conversation ahead for professional sports.

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