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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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  • Last time I checked, masters swimming is a voluntary organized sport. How many masters swimmers here are on a USMS athletic scholarship, heading to the olympics, or individually sponsored by corporations like TYR, Speedo, Nike? USMS is open to EVERYONE so if you have a problem swimming with the less than .0005%  USMS transgender identified population,  may I highly suggest you find an organization that celebrates narrow minded beliefs. Otherwise, do something useful and volunteer. USMS has a Diversity & Inclusion Committee,  become part of the solution!

  • in reply to swimfastatlanta

    I thought the issue was that there should NOT be a combined competition - why would USMS not follow the same rules as FINA that you quoted - I think we should have all be able to swim - ALWAYS - just the times for transgender athletes in results should be in a different category - just like FINA suggested. 

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