Transgender and nonbinary runner Nikki Hiltz explained how they handle criticism ahead of their Olympic debut in Paris.
Hiltz, who uses the pronouns they/them, responded to accusations that they abuse the system by identifying as trans and non-binary, but competing against women.
After their Olympics qualifier, Hiltz responded to someone on social media who said they “are a mediocre man stealing a woman’s place on the Olympic team” in Paris.Meet Ilona Maher, viral US rugby star who led team to shocking Olympic bronze medalVictor Wembanyama towers over Japanese players at 2024 OlympicsMany have debated what is deemed as fair in sports when it comes to binary sex and gender identity, as many critics of inclusivity have argued about potential unfairness.
In 2004, the International Olympic Committee first allowed transgender individuals to compete in the games under certain requirements, including reassignment surgery, followed by at least two years of hormone therapy in order to be eligible to compete.
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