I don’t know whether the soviet “women” who excelled in a few Olympic events in the 50’s were actually trans women or were simply men passing themselves off as women. The only true trans woman athlete I remember was a tennis player, American, who competed briefly several decades ago and did not become a star. In reality only superb physical specimens can compete at most levels now. The playing field is never level. I have a grandson who, at 16, is 6-6 and weighs 275. It was literally unfair to anyone who had to line up against him in middle school football. But that’s the way it is. I’m willing to wait and see what happens with trans athletes in the future; we may need to sort sports into weight categories or some such anyway.
The Olympics does blood tests, a lot of ’em. And urine. All to prevent people from “doping” w/ things such as testosterone (and many others). I think that if you meet that spec, REGARDLESS of your X/Y chromosome pattern, then you should be allowed to compete.
Sorry, but I’ve known a few trans women, and none of them were anxious to retain whatever male-typical musculature they had in order to compete in sports against cis women.
I understand the “male” only needs to identify as trans-woman in order to compete in the women’s category. Note that high school boys track record times are better than women’s Olympic track times. Here’s a recent article about trans/cis competition. https://www.athleticbusiness.com/law-policy/transgender-runners-win-connecticut-state-championships.html Just tough luck that the cis people lost scholarship opportunities.
jack666 Premium Member about 3 years ago
I don’t know whether the soviet “women” who excelled in a few Olympic events in the 50’s were actually trans women or were simply men passing themselves off as women. The only true trans woman athlete I remember was a tennis player, American, who competed briefly several decades ago and did not become a star. In reality only superb physical specimens can compete at most levels now. The playing field is never level. I have a grandson who, at 16, is 6-6 and weighs 275. It was literally unfair to anyone who had to line up against him in middle school football. But that’s the way it is. I’m willing to wait and see what happens with trans athletes in the future; we may need to sort sports into weight categories or some such anyway.
Concretionist about 3 years ago
The Olympics does blood tests, a lot of ’em. And urine. All to prevent people from “doping” w/ things such as testosterone (and many others). I think that if you meet that spec, REGARDLESS of your X/Y chromosome pattern, then you should be allowed to compete.
cracker65 about 3 years ago
There has to be testing done. Otherwise as far as competition goes, Bok would be correct. It would be like a man in a dress competing against women.
NobodyAwesome Premium Member about 3 years ago
I’m curious what conservatives think about transgender men in sports. I have seen only transgender women in sports being discussed.
ferddo about 3 years ago
Biden is trying to bring us back to normal after the pandemic, but the alt-righteous can only focus upon some imagined unfair sports competitions…
T Smith about 3 years ago
Sorry, but I’ve known a few trans women, and none of them were anxious to retain whatever male-typical musculature they had in order to compete in sports against cis women.
DrDon1 about 3 years ago
As is often the case, Bok “runs through the forest, bumping into trees” – because his eyes and mind are closed….
bob about 3 years ago
I understand the “male” only needs to identify as trans-woman in order to compete in the women’s category. Note that high school boys track record times are better than women’s Olympic track times. Here’s a recent article about trans/cis competition. https://www.athleticbusiness.com/law-policy/transgender-runners-win-connecticut-state-championships.html Just tough luck that the cis people lost scholarship opportunities.