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International Ban on Transgender Swimmers

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JUN 2022

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story last updated JAN 31

The Spin

Left narrative

The new eligibility criteria will police women's bodies and violate the privacy and human rights of athletes looking to compete. The notion that a 'woman' is defined as someone with a 'normal' testosterone level is nonsensical.

Right narrative

Swimming authorities have finally acted to prevent the rise of another Lia Thomas. A resounding result from FINA shows the desire to protect women's sports from the threat of trans participants with an obvious biological advantage.

Political split

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FINA faces backlash over new 'gender inclusion policy' for transgender swimmers

FOX NewsAUG 2022

Lia Thomas competitor touts FINA restricting transgender athletes: 'Step in the right direction'

FOX NewsAUG 2022

Australian swimming star backs FINA's 'gender inclusion policy'

FOX NewsAUG 2022

World Swimming Bans Most Biological Males From Competing In Women’s Sports

Daily CallerAUG 2022

World swimming bans transgender athletes from women's events

Transgender Swimming Ban Praised by Former Olympic Athletes

NewsweekAUG 2022

FINA Under Fire for Transgender Swimming Ban: All Women Will 'Suffer'

NewsweekAUG 2022

FINA medical official hopes transgender-athlete policies are model for other sports

FOX NewsAUG 2022

Stay in Your Lane: Swimming Federation Throws Cold Water on Transgender Athletes

Washington Free BeaconAUG 2022

Transgender swimming ban: Cate Campbell backs Fina restrictions in elite women’s competition

GuardianAUG 2022

Coe hints athletics may bar transgender women from female competition

GuardianAUG 2022

Transgender Swimmers Restricted From Top Women's Races: FINA

NewsweekAUG 2022

I’m a trans athlete too – banning swimmers like Lia Thomas completely misses the point

IndependentAUG 2022

Former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies calls on other sports to ban trans women

New York PostAUG 2022

Caitlyn Jenner backs decision to ban transgender women from female swimming events

IndependentAUG 2022

Sanity returns to trans madness: FINA bans trans swimmers

New York PostAUG 2022

'What's fair is fair!' Caitlyn Jenner backs swimming governing body's ban on transgender females

Daily MailAUG 2022

Swimming body announces new policy on gender inclusion

World swimming votes to restrict transgender athletes from women's competitions

Caitlyn Jenner Weighs In on Trans Swimmer Ban: 'What's Fair Is Fair'

NewsweekAUG 2022

Caitlyn Jenner, Australian swim legend celebrate transgender swimming ban

New York PostAUG 2022

Why trans activist Norrie May-Welby agrees with FINA's ban on transgender women

Daily MailAUG 2022

Nadine Dorries welcomes Fina ruling on transgender athletes

IndependentAUG 2022

FINA's Trans Policy Rewarding Preteen Castration Is Nothing To Celebrate

FederalistAUG 2022

Sebastian Coe hints athletics could follow FINA in banning transgender athletes

IndependentAUG 2022

Kentucky swimmer who tied for 5th place with Lia Thomas at NCAA champs, applauds FINA decision

Daily MailAUG 2022

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe backs FINA's ruling as transgender athletes could be banned

Daily MailAUG 2022

Megan Rapinoe '100% supportive' of trans athletes - and calls arguments to the contrary 'disgusting'

Daily MailAUG 2022

Nadine Dorries calls for talks with all UK sports governing bodies in wake of FINA decision

Daily MailAUG 2022

Emily Seebohm relieved at FINA's decision to restrict transgender athletes from racing against women

Daily MailAUG 2022

Caitlyn Jenner says she backs ban of transgender swimmers from women's events

IndependentAUG 2022

Will swimming's transgender ruling lead to wider change in sports?

Olympic Gold Medalist Sharron Davies Urges Other Sports to Ban Trans Women

BreitbartAUG 2022

Megan Rapinoe: Fairness in Sports 'Not More Important' than Preventing Transgender Suicide

BreitbartAUG 2022

Canceled: Swimming’s Governing Body Bans Lia Thomas from Competing Against Females

BreitbartAUG 2022

International Swimming Federation votes to restrict transgender athletes from competing in elite women's aquatics competitions

Caitlyn Jenner Attacked For Saying Transgender Swimming Ban Is “Fair”

InfoWarsAUG 2022

Swimming’s World Governing Body Slaps Total Ban on Transgender Athletes

InfoWarsAUG 2022

More neutral political stance articles

International Swimming Bars Transgender Women From Competing in Women’s Events

Wall Street JournalAUG 2022

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NPR Online NewsAUG 2022

Transgender athletes: Lord Coe hints athletics could follow swimming in banning trans women

BBC NewsAUG 2022

Athletics chief hints at transgender restrictions after swimming ban

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