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I assume the governing body simply refused to grant Beryl a race licence from 1963 on the grounds it was too dangerous for women
Yes, she could still have an ACU licence to race domestically, but was denied an FIM international licence which would be required to compete in international competitions, even those (like the IoM races) organised by the ACU.
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So if the minimum weight rule was not introduced until 1970, I assume the governing body simply refused to grant Beryl a race licence from 1963 on the grounds it was too dangerous for women, and the fear of bad publicity a female race death may incur. Thanks again @mdcc_tester.