Trans Athletes
British Triathlon puts trans athletes in new ‘open’ competition category starting in 2023
Transgender and non-binary athletes will compete alongside cisgender men. Women’s division limited to athletes who are "the female sex at birth".
Tom Daley lambastes FINA over trans athlete ban
After FINA disqualified trans athletes from competing in events like the Olympics, Daley expresses his fury with diving’s governing body
Trans women banned from elite women’s swimming, including the Olympics
FINA says trans women will not compete in the female category if they’ve experience puberty, will create an ‘open’ category.
Trans women must wait 2 years to be eligible for competition, says cycling world governing body
Trans cyclist Emily Bridges has been kept out of competition. Now UCI responds with new regulations effective July 1.
Trans cyclist Emily Bridges gives powerful interview, wants to see a trans-inclusion policy in cycling now
In the ITV interview, Bridges says anti-trans statements by British PM Boris Johnson led to threats against her.
Lia Thomas confirms she’s aiming to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Lia Thomas would be only the second out trans woman to compete at an Olympic Games.
Japanese pro wrestling legend Yu Ishino (fka Kagetsu) comes out as trans
Yu Ishino became on of the world’s most prolific pro wrestlers under the name Kagetsu before retiring in 2020.
Hockey president apologizes after supporting group on trans-athlete inclusion
Digit Murphy was criticized for supporting a group that wants access to sports for trans women, with transition requirements.
Journalist Danielle McLean finds warmth and safety as a trans athlete on the hockey ice
Team Trans Hockey member and senior editor talks about hockey’s place in her journey on the Trans Sporter Room.
Charlie Martin climbs to the podium in debut weekend at Laguna Seca
The trans pioneer ends up third in class in comeback from first-race DNF in her first-ever race weekend in the U.S.
This trans hockey player found her support system on the ice
Journalist Danielle McLean recently wrote an op-ed about the special place her women’s hockey league plays in her life as an out trans woman.
UK endurance racer Charlie Martin readies to race in the USA
The trans trailblazer will take the green flag in Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America.
Dr. Veronica Ivy eyes next steps as athlete and activist
The two-time world track cycling champion talks about sports, speaking out and self care on The Trans Sporter Room.
Trans athlete Blair Hamilton named goalie for national women’s team
Hamilton will compete with the England Universities Sport Women’s soccer team.
Lia Thomas found success, and also came up short, at NCAAs. The debate rages on.
Lia Thomas won a national title, then had two poorer showings in finals. Everyone is claiming they were vindicated.
Emily Bridges decision shows the flaw in the IOC’s new framework
Cycling’s world governing body made a call and ignored a critical IOC principle in the process
Emily Bridges barred from competing in women’s national championship
The trans cyclist won a national title in the male category a few weeks ago. Her debut in female cycling now waits.
Thanksgiving on Trans Day of Visibility
A day of transgender sports joy and gratitude for these 47 trans athletes, coaches and officials, and so many more.
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Screamers scream about trans athletes
While scientists and medical professionals look for answers on the athletic effects of transition, people are left screaming about the facts.
6 truths and myths about Lia Thomas, trans athletes and women’s swimming
There is lots of information, and falsehoods, shared about Penn swimmer Lia Thomas.
Iszac Henig 5th, Lia Thomas 8th in 100-free final, two trans All-Americans in women’s swimming
Outsports is tracking trans swimmers Lia Thomas and Iszac Henig at the NCAA Women’s Swimming Championships.
Important study of trans athletes looking for people to participate
Joanna Harper is part of a group looking to study transgender athletes as they transition.
Lia Thomas wins NCAA championship in 500 freestyle
Thomas is the first trans athlete to win an NCAA Division 1 national title.
Let’s lower the temperature this NCAA Championships weekend and let the athletes shine
The conversation can continue after Lia Thomas, Iszac Henig and everyone at the NCAA Swimming Championships get on to the action, please.
Lia Thomas and trans-athlete debate not as easy as left vs. right
The perspective of people on the inclusion of trans women in women’s sports isn’t easily defined by ideological labels.
How Lia Thomas and Iszac Henig got to NCAA Swimming Championships in Atlanta
For the first NCAA trans student-athletes to reach a Division I championship event, the road was long, twisty and worth it.
Trans Iowa trailblazer Kyla Paterson sees hope despite legislative setback in her state
In 2015, she was Iowa City High’s first out trans student-athlete and says more will come despite the passage of a trans-athlete ban.
Sports Illustrated profiles Lia Thomas with rare interview
Thomas gives personal insight on the last few months headed to Ivy Championships, the NCAAs and beyond.
Lia Thomas won 4 Ivy League titles, set multiple records. Iszac Henig won 2 championships
Thomas and Henig each had record-setting performances in the Ivy League Championships.
Lia Thomas wins individual Ivy League championship, first trans athlete to do so
Lia Thomas won the women’s 500-free at the Ivy League Championship, setting a pool record.
Lia Thomas competing at Ivy League championships is a fair deal
Thomas has endured public attacks while the Ivy League and Penn remained silent for too long.
NCAA won’t immediately adopt USA Swimming’s trans policy, opening up door for Lia Thomas
Thomas can now compete in the NCAA championships, provided she falls in line with pre-existing NCAA rules.