Transgender cyclist wins USA Cycling women's event amid protests from some competitors
- A transgender cyclist, Kate Phillips, won the gold medal at the Lyons Masters National Championships in Wisconsin, leading to controversy among competitors.
- Runner-Up Julie Peterson refused to take the podium in protest, stating she was unaware Phillips would be competing.
- Debbie Milne, another competitor, expressed outrage about transgender athletes competing in women's events, arguing it gives an unfair advantage.
- The USA Cycling eligibility policy allows biological males to compete in women's categories under certain conditions, which has sparked controversy among women racers.
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Runner-up of USA Cycling women’s race claims she was never told trans winner would be competing
The runner-up of an officially sanctioned USA Cycling race is speaking out after she lost to a transgender opponent -- claiming she wasn't made aware beforehand that the eventual winner would be competing in the race.
Women Cyclists Boycott Podium in Protest of Trans Athlete’s Victory - sports365.info
Women cyclists have expressed their outrage following a trans athlete’s recent victory in a major cycling event, leading to a boycott of the podium ceremony. The athletes argue that the inclusion of trans competitors undermines fair competition in women’s sports. —- Author : Ava Thompson Publish date : 2025-07-03 03:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs [...]
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