A biological male who identifies as a transgender female recently competed in women’s cycling races and won to “stir controversy” and prove that biological men have a physical advantage over biological females. …
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The cyclist described being “more relieved than triumphant” after winning the women’s races.
“I am not honored,” Hwa-rin continued. “I am not proud of myself at all. I believe other transgender athletes would feel the same way. They may not want to admit it, but they’re being selfish. There is no honor as an athlete in that.”
[Hwa-rin wants a third category that would allow trans athletes to compete against each other. That would be a sensible compromise, but thus far few if any sports authorities have even considered it. — Ed]
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