Have you been glued to the TV, adrenalin rising while watching your favourite athlete compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics? We certainly have been in awe of the striking performances of this year's athletes across all disciplines.

In light of recent discussions around gender and sporting rules in professional sporting competitions, we are delighted to welcome Dr Lena Holzer to talk about her research in the field and to share perspectives on the 2024 Olympics. Topics will include uniform regulations perpetuating gender stereotypes, gender-based eligibility rules and rules prohibiting feminist protest.

The lecture is organised in cooperation with the Austrian Lawyers Network and will be followed by a Q&A session moderated by Arne Greiner (Austrian Lawyers Network).

Dr Lena Holzer (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in Gender, Race and Law at the University of Cambridge. She researches questions in the fields of international law, gender equality, sports law and discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics. Besides her academic work, she has acted as consultant for several European human rights NGOs, such as ILGA-Europe, TGEU and IGLYO.

The Austrian Lawyers Network or "Juristennetzerk" is a network of approximately 90 lawyers with Austrian ties, including nationality, education, or professional experience. The Austrian Lawyers Network offers members a platform for connecting through various events, from panel discussions to social gatherings.