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'We are either full and equal women, or not': Canadian transgender cyclist, 37, defends [tr]
UK Daily Mail ^ | October 22, 2019 | Emily Crane, and Isabella Nikolic

Posted on 10/22/2019 6:59:02 AM PDT by C19fan

A transgender cyclist who set a new world record and won her second world title on Saturday has defended herself after coming under fire from critics who say she shouldn't be allowed to compete.

Rachel McKinnon, 37, won gold in the 35-39 age category sprint at the Masters Track World Championships in Manchester on Saturday.

She started her sports career after transitioning in 2012 and has been criticised by pressure groups and top sportswomen. They say she has an 'unfair advantage' because her 6ft frame, inherited from when she was male, gives her more muscle mass.

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TOPICS: Society; Sports
KEYWORDS: fabiansocialism; lgbt; transgender; transsexual
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To: C19fan

You’re not.


81 posted on 10/22/2019 9:45:15 AM PDT by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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To: READINABLUESTATE

Exactly let these mentally deficient morons race himself


82 posted on 10/22/2019 10:19:25 AM PDT by Truthoverpower (The guvmint you get is the Trump winning express !)
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