The fallout continues from FINA's ban on transgender swimmers as former world title holder Danni Miatke warns the decision will have a negative impact on a 'marginalised' community for decades.
Former world champion swimmer Danni Miatke says she is "infuriated" by FINA's controversial ruling that effectively bans transwomen from elite competition.Miatke said transwomen were among "the world's most marginalised people" and should be supportedReaction to the ruling has been mixed, with former Olympian Nikki Dryden also speaking out against the ban
Miatke, who identifies as a member of the LGBTQI+ community, said she was also disappointed that Dolphins captain Cate Campbell had spoken publicly in support of the ban."I understand the difficult position that Cate is in, as a media personality, and as someone who was asked to give evidence to FINA," she said.
"This is not about the athletes competing now, this is about an entire community and generation of people who are going to feel the negative impact of this decision and these comments, for decades."
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