Four-time Olympian Emily Seebohm is 'happy' to see a decision finally be made on transgender athletes competing in swimming as she revealed what she wants to see from the separate 'open' category for trans competitors.
Four-time Olympian Emily Seebohm is supportive of a separate"open" category for transgender athletes to make the sport of swimming fairer.after it heard from three groups of independent experts to determine how much gender played a part in overall performance.
News has never been more important. Stream more than 20 global & local news sources with Flash. New to Flash? Try 1 month free "I’m finally happy that we have a decision, and we know where the sport’s going and what we’re going to be doing," she told Sky News Australia on Monday. "I love my sport; I want to share it with everyone so let’s get everyone involved and let’s keep it fair."
The 30-year-old said it will be"interesting" to see how other sports react. She added more conversations need to be had on the open category. Picture: Fred Lee/Getty Images "To keep them in a category that is going to see them racing people that are very much on the same level playing field.
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