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anne isabella coombes

swimmers on the starting blocks ready to dive into the pool at the beginning of a swimming race

A trans woman, forced to compete against men, swims topless in protest

Anne Isabella Coombes stood up to Swim England's gender policies in an innovative way.

June 17, 2025