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Mike Bianchi: FINA made tough but right decision by banning transgender swimmers

It was only appropriate that the sport of swimming banned transgender women on this week of the 50th anniversary celebration of Title IX — the landmark legislation that opened the door for female athletes to have the same rights as their male counterparts.

Orlando Sentinel

Sport's governing bodies are at loggerheads about transgender participation, but Australia can take the lead

Sport's governing bodies are feeling pressured into picking sides in what has become a culture war, although experts warn Australian anti-discrimination policies would prevent blanket bans on transgender athletes being adopted here.

ABC News

Hard decisions need to be taken sooner rather than later on the transgender issue in sport - Susan Egelstaff

FOR years, most sports have considered one subject too hot to handle: the transgender issue.

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World swimming’s governing body FINA ‘open category’ proposal faces questions over fairness and viability

Caitlyn Jenner, who announced her transition from Olympic gold medallist Bruce Jenner to Caitlyn in 2015, has questioned whether there are enough trans athletes to make such a system viable

The Hindu

Title IX Didn't Make College Sports Equal, It Made Them Contentious

After 50 years, not only has Title IX failed to deliver on its promises for female athletes, it also made men's sports worse.

Reason

Former world champion swimmer Danni Miatke warns FINA ban on transgender athletes will impact a 'marginalised' community for decades

The fallout continues from FINA's ban on transgender swimmers as former world title holder Danni Miatke warns the decision will have a negative impact on a 'marginalised' community for decades.

ABC News

Feminists who oppose transgender rights are ‘not true feminists’, says pioneering trans athlete

The first openly transgender athlete to compete in the NCAA’s top division talks to Io Dodds about transphobia, abortion rights, and his friendship with swimming star Lia Thomas

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Sport-by-sport look at governing bodies’ stances on transgender issue

FINA’s position means Lia Thomas is unable to compete in the women’s category with immediate effect.

The National (Scotland)

As Title IX turns 50, it plays a surprise role in transgender athlete access debate

On the spring day when Lia Thomas made history by winning an NCAA swimming championship as a transgender female, protesters gathered outside the arena to do what protesters normally do. Chant. Wave signs. Wear T-shirts with slogans.

Los Angeles Times

World Athletics and FIFA reviewing transgender policies after FINA ruling

World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe praises swimming authorities for their new rules around transgender athletes, adding that the athletics policy will be reviewed at the end of the year.

ABC News

Decision time: why sport is struggling to deal with transgender row

Sporting bodies now have no choice but to address an issue which for years has been regarded as too dangerous to touch

The Guardian - UK

Caitlyn Jenner shares support for transgender swimming ban: ‘What’s fair is fair!’

Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner voiced her support for the international swimming federation’s decision that transgender athletes cannot compete in women’s events if they didn’t transition before 12 years old.

Tribune News Service

Caitlyn Jenner backs ban on trans swimmers from female events - “what’s fair is fair”

Swimming's world governing body FINA have opted to ban transgender swimmers from competing in women's elite events, after 71% of members voted to stop them competing

Daily Mirror

Caitlyn Jenner says 'what's fair is fair' after transgender race ban is passed

Swimming's world governing body, Fina, recently voted to ban trans women from elite female competitions if they have gone through any part of male puberty

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Transgender swimmers barred from female events if they went through male puberty

Swimming's governing body FINA will set up a new competition category open to athletes 'without regard to their sex, legal gender or gender identity'

Daily Mirror

Nadine Dorries calls it "unacceptable" that trans athletes compete in women's sport

FINA have barred trans athletes from competing in women's competition if they went through any stage of male puberty

WEKU

The world swimming body effectively bans transgender women from women's events

The decision was the latest salvo in an ongoing fight over whether trans athletes should compete according to their gender identity or their sex assigned at birth.

The New Daily

Transgender swimmers must prove childhood transition

Transgender swimmers will be required to prove they did not go through puberty as a male before transitioning to a female.

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The Guardian - UK

Transgender women swimmers barred from female competitions by Fina

New policy states that transgender women who have experienced ‘any part of male puberty’ cannot compete in female events following the report of a scientific panel

The Independent UK

Fina votes to ban transgender swimmers from women’s elite events if they went through male puberty

Lia Thomas will be ineligible to compete in the women’s category with immediate effect

The Independent UK

Transgender swimmers barred from female events if they went through male puberty

The move means Lia Thomas, who in March became the first transgender swimmer to win a major US national college title, will be ineligible to compete.

Daily Mirror

Trans boxer Danny Baker says he feels 'like the man I am' during his fights

Transgender Danny Baker, from north London, who was born a woman and transitioned in his twenties, now competes in semi-professional boxing bouts after time in jail that he blames on exploitation

Daily Mirror

Piers Morgan takes fresh swipe at transgender swimmer: "Threat to women's sport"

Piers Morgan has fired another shot at transgender swimmer Lia Thomas amid reports she is set to compete for a swimming spot at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Tribune News Service

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas breaks silence on criticism: I transitioned to be happy, not to gain athletic advantage

Swimmer Lia Thomas, who became the first openly transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I national championship earlier this year, is responding to criticism against trans women competing in sports.

The Independent UK

Critics accuse trans swimming star Lia Thomas of having an unfair advantage. The data tells a different story

The NCAA champion has sparked controversy and become a hate figure among conservatives, but statistics show little evidence that she performed any differently to other women, Io Dodds reports

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