Posted on 02/06/2023 4:53:54 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
Surfer Bethany Hamilton found some support online from fellow athletes after she spoke out against the World Surf League’s (WSL) rules governing transgender women competing in events.
Hamilton said in a video posted to her Instagram on Saturday that she would not be participating in WSL events if the rule remains. The WSL said transgender female athletes need to maintain a testosterone level of 5 nmol/L for at least a year to participate in the women’s division.
Hamilton said in her video she would rather see WSL create a new division.
"I personally think that the best solution would be to create a different division so that all can have a fair opportunity to showcase their passion and talent – and I think it's really hard to imagine what the future of women's surfing will be like in 15-20 years down the road if we move forward allowing this major change," she said.
After raising questions, Hamilton received some support online.
Olympic gold medalist skier Julia Mancuso and NCAA All-American swimmer Riley Gaines expressed support for Hamilton in the Instagram comments section of her video.
"I support you Bethany," Mancuso wrote. "Thanks for speaking up for all women and girls out there. Those are all interesting questions to navigate this difficult topic and let's hope we can keep fighting for the future of womens sports."
Gaines added: "THANK YOU for using your platform to share this. I can't express how inspiring this is."
Former competitive surfing champion Shane Dorian also added his name to those who supported Hamilton.
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Bethany once again shows us what courage is.
LOL. The pathetic, spineless, "scientific" compromise and non-solution to an obvious moral/ethical issue which is staring everyone in the face, yet no one dares to look at.
THIS is how America runs its affairs now.
Exactly, Womens sports of for women, not men who have these delusions they are women.
They could call the new league “ not good enough to compete against men” and see who joins.
I so respect and admire this beautiful woman.
The “so a friggin shark ate my arm?” girl.
Baby doll had some stones and appears they’ve grown.
Bethany is amazing. She’s married now and has three children.
Thank you, Bethany, for speaking out.
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