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Trans sprinter Valentina Petrillo loses at Paralympics, then delivers heartfelt message to her son

“I hope my son is proud of me” the historic athlete cried following her elimination.

Florida School Leaders Punished for Accommodating Transgender Student-Athlete

It's against Florida law to allow trans girls to play on the schools' girls sports teams.

Calif. Athletic Commission Considers Licensing Trans Athletes

The proposed rule change would mirror similar policies adopted by the International Olympic Committee and NCAA.

Trans Athletes On a Roll in Roller Derby
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How Conservative Politicians Are Scapegoating Trans Athletes

A slew of hateful legislation takes aim at athletes only seeking to compete.

Athletes Oppose Anti-Trans Texas Bill

About 50 athletes have signed on to Athlete Ally's letter condemning the state's "bathroom bill," including (from left) Gus Kenworthy, Brittney Griner, and Aydian Dowling.

Tennessee Bans Trans Athletes From College Sports

The new law signed Friday builds on existing anti-trans laws in the state.

New NCAA Policy on Trans Athletes Raises Concerns

The group will now let each sport's governing body set standards for trans inclusion, but some fear this will create a confusing patchwork of policies.

How Runner Lindsay Hecox Is Fighting for Trans Athletes

The trans track and field athlete is challenging the law that prevents her from competing in women's college sports.

New Poll Finds Opposition to Trans Athletes — But Is It an Outlier?

The Gallup survey, where a majority said trans athletes should compete under their gender assigned at birth, may be skewed by anti-trans rhetoric.

Connecticut Suit Targets Trans Female Student Athletes

A lawsuit filed by an anti-LGBTQ group claims trans girls have an advantage over cisgender girls -- not so, say advocates for trans athletes.

Martina Navratilova: Trans Athletes Competing Is 'Insane & 'Cheating'

The lesbian trailblazer and multiple Grand Slam winner wrote a column in the Sunday Times of London that leans into transphobic rhetoric.   

Diana Nyad's Perplexing Take on Trans Women Athletes

"When it comes to the female trans athlete, I'm confused," the lesbian swimmer said in a commentary on National Public Radio.

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Va. Crafts Policy for Trans HS Athletes

The governing board of the Virginia association overseeing high school athletics recently adopted a policy that would allow trans participation in athletics, but the stipulations could make it tough for some students to take advantage.

Trans Athlete Joins High School Football Team

A transgender man is playing varsity running back for his high school football team in Grosse Pointe, Mich.

Trans Athletes Effectively Banned From Women’s Swimming Events

The world's swimming governing body, FINA, announced the policy on Sunday.

Tennessee OK's Penalties for Schools That Violate Trans Athlete Ban

The measure signed by Republican Gov. Bill Lee lets the state withhold a portion of funding from schools that don't comply.

Laurel Hubbard of New Zealand Will Be First Trans Olympic Athlete

Hubbard will participate in the women's 87-kilogram weightlifting competition in Tokyo.