Twice voted British Press Sportswoman of the Year, Sharron’s incredible international career spanned three decades, included numerous major titles and medals, 200 British records, some of which stood for some 28 years, such as the British record, and the Commonwealth record, which lasted for 12. David Raya is 'getting hot' under the collar and has 'started to make mistakes', claims Gary Neville.

As a result, she knows what it takes to operate at the highest level – to prioritise, overcome obstacles and attain success. A strong fightback is required to root out the lingering misogyny that plagues sporting governance, media coverage and popular perceptions. Davies’s courageous campaign is already having an effect: World Aquatics as well as World Rugby, athletics and, very recently, British cycling and triathlon, have all barred trans women from competing in female categories. It was entirely obvious, shamelessly blatant and yet the International Olympic Committee [IOC] turned a blind eye,” says Davies.In response to the criticism, Davies clarified that her comment was not intended to be understood as racist. Sharron Davies in line for gold medal 41 years later as swimming chief Husain al-Musallam vows to confront Olympic doping". She is an advocate for women in sport and in her competing years was beaten to an Olympic gold medal by East German swimmer Petra Schneider, who was later revealed to have benefitted from doping. Man United's Dark Knight, a Euros-winning pirate, the Super Mario LIV golfer and a Lionesses legend as the terrifying Pennywise - can you recognise these sporting stars in their Halloween costumes?

Davies says that since the World Aquatics ruling, there are signs she might be allowed to come in from the cold. Now, biological males are being allowed to compete directly against women under the guise of trans ‘self-ID’, a development that could destroy the integrity of female sport.Steroids androgenised young female athletes, in many cases giving them the muscles, the body hair, deep voices and, above all, the strength and endurance of male athletes.

It causes me a lot of frustration, that nothing was done about it at the time and nothing has been done since.

Olympian Sharron Davies was way out ahead of the sports world, warning everyone of an impending crisis to girls’ and women’s sport. In September 2023, Davies was reported to be leading a campaign aiming to question Members of Parliament (MPs) on camera about their understanding of the term "woman" and publishing their responses online. Manchester United legends Andy Cole and Gary Neville SAVAGE Anthony Martial as he's given a rare start.

In the 1980s, Davies lived with and was engaged to Neil Adams [29] an Olympic and World Championship medallist in judo. The problem was, I wasn't top, because I was competing during the East German era and lost out on gold medals to doped athletes,' Davies said, reflecting on the injustice she experienced during her career. She has expressed concerns about the impact of self-identification on women's sports and spaces, arguing that it may disadvantage cisgender women.Having first swum for Britain at the extraordinary age of 11, Sharron was selected for the 1976 Montreal Olympics and instantly became a household name. Retiring from competition in 1994, after 20 years in top level sport, Sharron has become a regular on television and in the press. In 2005, Davies supported the British Olympic bid by profile-raising and appearing as spokesperson on BBC's Question Time where she made a strong case for bringing the games to London for 2012.