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BMXer Elke Vanhoof out of Paris Olympics after horrific crash
Elke Vanhoof wasn't going to let a broken back and wrist knock he rout of her third and potentially final Olympic BMX appearance.
By Brian C. Bell | June 29, 2024Elke Vanhoof wasn't going to let a broken back and wrist knock he rout of her third and potentially final Olympic BMX appearance.
By Brian C. Bell | June 29, 2024Hannah Roberts is one of three out BMX Freestyle athletes to qualify for the Paris Olympics, including Perris Benegas and Natalya Diehm.
By Cyd Zeigler | June 24, 2024Andrew Mortensen raised $20,000 for the Trevor Project on his journeys, where people often told him in confidence they identified as LGBTQ. 'The world I saw was beautiful,' he says.
By Andrew Mortensen | May 23, 2024Justin Laevens tells Outsports that he wants to help other LGBTQ athletes who are still “stuck in the closet” after his positive experience.
By Jon Holmes | May 17, 2024After demonstrating her skill throughout the year, Benegas learns of her victory with a surprise trophy unboxing.
By Ken Schultz | December 14, 2023This woman, who lost to two trans athletes, is the anti-Riley Gaines.
By Cyd Zeigler | December 12, 2023Bridges had hoped to aim for a spot in the Paris Olympics. Now she’ll spend her time advocating for trans rights.
By Cyd Zeigler | August 23, 2023Competitors feel the survey and questions are disrespectful towards transgender cyclists.
By Karleigh Webb | May 26, 2023After Killips’ victory, several loud anti-trans voices influenced UCI to reconsider its bylaws.
By Ken Schultz | May 5, 2023The trans cyclist also grabbed polka dots for best climber, and flak for just being who she is.
By Karleigh Webb | May 5, 2023Trans and nonbinary racers make their mark and what happens next could move a sport further along.
By Karleigh Webb | December 16, 2022They celebrated a championship race and having a space of their own.
By Karleigh Webb | December 14, 2022Another trans athlete, Jenna Lingwood, finished 5th and also captured the 40-44 Masters championship.
By Karleigh Webb | December 12, 2022A new documentary looks at Bridges’ fight for her right to race in the female category as British Cycling ponders new policy.
By Karleigh Webb | December 1, 2022Trans cyclist Emily Bridges has been kept out of competition. Now UCI responds with new regulations effective July 1.
By Karleigh Webb | June 17, 2022In the ITV interview, Bridges says anti-trans statements by British PM Boris Johnson led to threats against her.
By Karleigh Webb | June 9, 2022The two-time world track cycling champion talks about sports, speaking out and self care on The Trans Sporter Room.
By Karleigh Webb | April 8, 2022Cycling’s world governing body made a call and ignored a critical IOC principle in the process
By Karleigh Webb | April 4, 2022The trans cyclist won a national title in the male category a few weeks ago. Her debut in female cycling now waits.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 1, 2022Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges is expected to compete against women at this year’s Commonwealth Games.
By Alex Reimer | March 24, 2022