trans athletes
USA Cycling trans participation survey is facing heavy criticism
Competitors feel the survey and questions are disrespectful towards transgender cyclists.
Denied an Olympic chance, transgender sprinter Halba Diouf laments World Athletics ban
After years of training to run for her home country at Paris 2024, Diouf feels marginalized by her sport’s governing body.
Anti-trans voices force cycling’s UCI to consider changing eligibility rules
After Killips’ victory, several loud anti-trans voices influenced UCI to promise to reconsider its bylaws.
Nikki Hiltz just won another race, continuing their great season
The non-binary runner ended a successful week with another win in Iowa.
Austin Killips takes overall win at Tour of the Gila
The trans cyclist also grabbed polka dots for best climber, and flak for just being who she is.
Mack Beggs protested Texas’ proposed trans athletes ban at the State House
The two-time state champ and current MMA prospect returned home to speak out against pending anti-trans legislation
Nikki Hiltz speaks out loud with a USATF road 1-mile championship win in Iowa
Nikki Hiltz adds another national crown in 2023 and bolsters beleaguered local LGBTQ fans in a state where their rights are under assault.
Trans powerlifter JayCee Cooper wins discrimination suit against USA Powerlifting
A Minnesota judge rules the governing body violated her civil rights by denying trans women a opportunity to compete.
For years, Black transgender athletes have led the way on inclusion
Black transgender athletes are trailblazers on and off the field.
Federal appeals court votes to rehear case upholding Connecticut’s transgender athletes policy
In a rare move, New York court decides to revisit a decision that could change the eligibility of Connecticut’s transgender athletes.
UK Athletics proposes an open category for trans athletes
Officials express concerns about how current national human rights law would affect a rules change
Trailblazing trans boxer Patricio Manuel pushes back against the WBC’s proposed trans division
Manuel, the first transgender boxer to win a professional fight in the U.S., says the WBC is being discriminatory.
LGBTQ inclusion at forefront at U.S. Cyclocross Nationals
Trans and nonbinary racers make their mark and what happens next could move a sport further along.
Trans golfer Rio Pearlstein makes an impact on the links
Wins on the course and charting a course for other trans youth to follow are his goals.
Netflix doc chronicles Leo Baker’s wild ride with heart and honesty
"Stay on Board" provides an open look at Baker’s special journey in sports and life.
Trans women playing billiards are now under attack, showing the absurdity of trans opponents
Transphobia in sports is getting out of control as recent events illustrate.
Boxing New Zealand announces transgender fighters won’t be allowed to compete in their corresponding gender categories
The federation says it will establish an open category for trans and non-binary boxers.
Hailey Davidson competes at the Colorado Women’s Open, eyes a successful 2022
Despite a rough outing in Denver, the trans golfer says ‘22 has been a stronger season thus far
This Seattle-based softball team was created for trans and non-binary players
The Puget Sound Pronouns are built in the image of their founder, who makes plays on the diamond, and wants to do the same in the community.
All-trans soccer team set for history on the pitch on Trans Day of Visibility
TRUK United FC to meet regional league side Dulwich Hamlet FC for a historic match, March 31.
Lia Thomas and Iszac Henig will compete in the NCAA Division 1 swim championships
They will be the first out trans athletes to compete at a Division 1 championship meet in NCAA history.
How trans athletes and allies are aiding Denmark’s drive for inclusion
This week’s edition of the Trans Sporter Room features a dynamic duo who are working on trans inclusion in Denmark.
NCAA changes its policy on trans inclusion to mirror the Olympics
The policy, which will be adopted immediately, could bring a new twist to the Lia Thomas saga.
Outsports Transgender Athlete Advocate of the Year: Alana McLaughlin
The MMA fighter seeks to continue Fallon Fox’s legacy, but also opened her first fight leaving a special legacy of her own.
Trans sports advocate Kirsti Miller is bullish on IOC’s new framework
The Australian athlete-turned-trans advocate feels the new direction will pay dividends throughout sports
Trans wrestling trailblazer Amber Jo is going for her first championship belt
Nearly two years after her debut, she’s slated for a title match on Transgender Day of Remembrance.
After two years, Team Trans is getting back on the ice
The groundbreaking all-transgender hockey team is slated to play a series in Madison, Wisc. during Trans Awareness Week.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs restrictions on trans student-athletes into law
HB25 makes the state the 10th since last year to pass laws to limit participation
Taylor Edelmann applies pioneering past to help the future
When the NCAA opened competition to transgender student-athletes in 2011, Edelmann was among the first to play
Caitlyn Jenner has work to do after betraying trans athletes during her campaign
With her gubernatorial hopes in tatters, it’s time for Jenner to do right by the trans athletes she threw under the bus.
Quinn’s Olympics: They made history and they had game
Quinn is trans non-binary Canadian midfielder made history. They also made plays that helped Canada mine Olympic gold
Alana McLaughlin: ‘I want to pick up the mantle that Fallon put down,’ with fight postponed due to COVID
Seven years after Fallon Fox left the ring, McLaughlin readies for her MMA debut and talked about how Fox inspires her efforts, on The Trans Sporter Room.