wonderturtle
Well-Known Member
So how do y’all feel about this:
http://cycling.today/transgender-cyclist-wins-womens-track-world-championships/
http://cycling.today/transgender-cyclist-wins-womens-track-world-championships/
I'm going to say two things:
1- If people want to discuss this topic, BE RESPECTFUL!
O ye of little faith....I'm going to say two things:
1- If people want to discuss this topic, BE RESPECTFUL!
2- congrats to Rachel McKinnon!
My headline: Fake woman wins women's championship"
...and the rules were adhered to. USAC and the UCI have no problem with her racing. And if she qualifies for the Olympics, the IOC says she'll be able to compete there as well.But there are rules...
so basically any "person" that has Low T levels which passes the tests can compete as a woman?- basically what she is saying...and the rules were adhered to. USAC and the UCI have no problem with her racing. And if she qualifies for the Olympics, the IOC says she'll be able to compete there as well.
"A transgender woman must be able to demonstrate a continued level of endogenous testosterone below a certain level for one year, that level is 10 nanomoles per liter. Because I race in the UCI I absolutely have to meet that policy, and I have provided medical evidence to USAC that I more than meet that policy."
She met their requirements, as she has throughout her racing career, and won. Period. Chapeau McKinnon!
Or is it just that you guys feel us fragile women need to be protected?
I'm just curious: Does anyone take issue with female to male athletes or intersex athletes? Or is it just that you guys feel us fragile women need to be protected?
As a woman racer, I have no issue with this at all.
so basically any "person" that has Low T levels which passes the tests can compete as a woman?- basically what she is saying
Not sure what the quotes around person mean, but yes, what the USAC, WADA, the IOC and the UCI are saying is that anyone who identifies as a woman and has a qualifying testosterone level for one year prior to competition can compete as a woman. Rachel McKinnon met that requirement.so basically any "person" that has Low T levels which passes the tests can compete as a woman?- basically what she is saying
It just seems to me that men bring this topic up more than women. And it's always the male to female transgender and intersex athletes that are put up for discussion.
You're right. I'm stepping awayWhy do you keep derailing the discussion towards an attack on men? You’re violating your own initial post.
I think fairness of competition vs basic human rights gets muddled up here unfortunately.
so basically any "person" that has Low T levels which passes the tests can compete as a woman?- basically what she is saying