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At the Marymoor Grand Prix in Washington, three trans-identified males occupied the top three positions in a women’s cycling event for the first time, according to reports.
These individuals participated in the women’s Madison race, which involves a two-person relay format.
“Three trans-identified males were on the winner’s podium at a race in Washington last week, marking the first time men won first, second, and third place in a women’s race,” one report noted.
Jordan Lothrop traveled from Canada to race at the Marymoor Grand Prix.
I thought riders had to have a UCI license to race internationally… 🤔
Well anyway, Jordan had a successful weekend of US racing! pic.twitter.com/2Eyx9DSOpd
— 🚲 (@i_heart__bikes) July 22, 2024
Women’s rights advocates highlighted this development, emphasizing that at least three teams included one female and one male identifying as a woman.
The Union Cyclist Internationale (UCI) had previously stated that transgender athletes who went through male puberty should not compete in women’s events due to potential advantages, citing the lasting effects of testosterone and biomechanical factors.
UCI President David Lappartient reinforced the need for equality and precaution in allowing transgender women to compete in female categories.
“Given the current state of scientific knowledge, it is also impossible to rule out the possibility that biomechanical factors such as the shape and arrangement of the bones in their limbs may constitute a lasting advantage for female transgender athletes,” UCI stated.
