Ring-Ins in Sport

A Time A Place in Sport · Nov 8, 2025 · 55m

Paul is back for another bumper episode, this time discussing what is meant by a ring-in with sport, i.e., those that have fraudulently substituted for something else in sport. Some of what will be discussed include:- The Fine Cotton Horse racing scandal in 1984- A German high jumper from the 1930’s who competed as a female however was found have had secondary sexual characteristics and was more male than female.- A basketball team at the 2000 Paralympics who were stripped of their gold medal after it was found that most of the players were able-bodied.- Types of Ring-ins- Consequences of…