Trans Athletes Sweep Podium at Women's Race

At the Marymoor Grand Prix in Washington, transgender athletes dominated the podium in the women's Madison race, marking the first time trans women secured all top three positions. Jordan Lothrop, Jenna Lingwood, and Eva Lin, all trans-identified, took gold, silver, and bronze respectively, a result that has sparked controversy and frustration among fans and female competitors. Critics have expressed dismay at the sight of the winners, with concerns about fairness given that the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has previously ruled against transgender athletes who have undergone male puberty from competing in women's categories. The event has reignited debates over the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports, especially in light of recent rules from USA Cycling requiring fairness evaluations for trans competitors. While the race venue emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, the incident has led to calls for further discussions on athlete inclusion and the impact on women's sports.