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Trans girls/biological males competing against females

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I'm hoping USMS follows the example of other sports organizations and disallows biological males who are trans females to compete against biological females.  The question of fairness/unfairness is so obvious that this topic shouldn't even need discussion, but unfortunately some of us are so blinded by the sacrosanct idea of "inclusion" that we've allowed this ridiculous idea to take hold.  Please take a fair stand on this issue.  Mike Sherrill

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  • There should be NO men in women's sports.  NOT the World Aquatics rules.  NOT before or after or during puberty.  Born male, always male.  Same for female.  No drugs, surgery, or fantasy or wishful thinking changes that.  Putting anyone on dangerous drugs for the rest of their life is irresponsible.  And USADA and everyone looking at banned substances needs to expand the definition of performance enhancement to include drug therapy designed to suppress puberty or enhance the development of opposite sex characteristics as a form of drug cheating when used to compete in the opposite sex category. 

  • in reply to 02UJF

    U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) has built a community that celebrates swimming for life—welcoming people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. We’re proud to be part of that. But as the sport evolves, so too must our policies.

    In 2022, World Aquatics (formerly FINA) introduced a balanced transgender policy: it preserves fairness in women’s competition by limiting eligibility to athletes who transitioned before male puberty, while committing to the creation of an “open category” where all athletes—including transgender and non-binary swimmers—can compete at the elite level. (FINA Inclusion Policy)

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  • in reply to 02UJF

    U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) has built a community that celebrates swimming for life—welcoming people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. We’re proud to be part of that. But as the sport evolves, so too must our policies.

    In 2022, World Aquatics (formerly FINA) introduced a balanced transgender policy: it preserves fairness in women’s competition by limiting eligibility to athletes who transitioned before male puberty, while committing to the creation of an “open category” where all athletes—including transgender and non-binary swimmers—can compete at the elite level. (FINA Inclusion Policy)

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