FINA has barred transgender athletes from competing in women's competitions after hearing from a panel of experts, including Australian Olympic champion Cate Campbell, who said the physical difference between males and females cannot be disputed.
He then announced the governing body will create a separate"open" category for trans competitors who fail to meet the criteria to compete in female races.
Four-time Australian Olympic gold medallist Cate Campbell, along with American swimmer Summer Sanders, spoke before and after the vote about their personal opinions on the issue that has marred the sport in recent months. "No matter what I say, will anger some people — whether they are from the trans-community or from the cisgender female community.
"Women, who have fought long and hard to be included and seen as equals in sport, can only do so because of the gender category distinction. To remove that distinction would be to the detriment of female athletes everywhere.”
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