Caitlyn Jenner has hit out at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for the participation of Lia Thomas, who won a recent 500-yard event in the swimming pool, claiming that it was unfair that the transgender NCAA swimmer took part in the event against biological women.
The retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete has now called for the NCAA to intervene in women’s sports, something that she stressed they failed to do in that case.
“The NCAA should have done the honourable thing to protect these women,” she wrote on a piece for the New York Post.
“It is their obligation to do so. Yet, the NCAA caved to the woke mob and refused to protect women, on all levels. They failed to do exactly what their bylaws mandate.”
Caitlyn Jenner’s wish
Jenner, who came out as a trans woman in April 2015, went on to indicate that she is aware of the struggles that Thomas has faced because of the issue.
She explained that she wants Thomas to be able to live an authentic life, but believes the NCAA shouldn’t allow the swimmer to compete against biologically-born female athletes.
“I trained countless hours and sacrificed so much of myself to compete and win at the highest level,” she added.
“For a time, I felt sports and my Olympic accomplishments defined who I was as a person. But, eventually, I was fortunate enough to learn who I am and to live my life authentically when I came out as transgender.
“That is why the case of transgender NCAA swimmer Lia Thomas has resonated so strongly with me.
“I have always said that Lia should live her life as authentically as possible. But my hope is that everyone – Lia, yes, but also biologically-born female athletes around the world – can feel that way every single day.”
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