I don't think that the winner should have been allowed to compete in this race. It was a poorly thought-out decision.
But... like I said, we screw up, and then we evolve:
https://www.espn.com/college-sports...s-stays-course-ncaa-changes-eligibility-rules
"On Wednesday, the NCAA released a
revision to its policy governing eligibility for transgender athletes. Instead of a uniform policy that applied across all sports, the NCAA will use the policies of each national governing body, which means requirements will vary by sport. Additionally, the organization will require testosterone testing in championship windows, and beginning in 2022-23, at designated points throughout the year. The new policy replaced one the NCAA adopted in 2010, a document that took years to develop, involved multiple stakeholders and set the standard for transgender inclusion in sports. It became a blueprint for state high school associations and some national governing bodies."