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2023 Tour of the Gila women’s podium Austin Killips

“Trump singled me out for ruining women’s sport”: Transgender cyclist accuses president of “fixating hate” on trans athletes instead of working to “elevate, fund or support women athletes”

While announcing his Keeping Men Out of Women's Sport executive order, Trump commented on Austin Killips' victories in the US as "a male cyclist posing as a woman" and "obliterating records"

Fri, Feb 21, 2025 10:25
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Inga Thompson, 1986 Tour de France

Women’s cycling team sacks former pro and director who urged riders to “take a knee” in protest against trans cyclists

Cynisca Cycling says Tour de France podium finisher Inga Thompson’s “methods and personal attacks are inconsistent” with the team’s mission to “advance opportunities for women”

Thu, May 11, 2023 15:46
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2023 Tour of the Gila women’s podium Austin Killips (image credit: Tour of the Gila)

UCI to make “eventual decision” on transgender policy in August and will “take into account all elements” of heated debate

Cycling’s world governing body previously said its transgender policy was “based on the latest scientific knowledge”, but has agreed to debate it and make a final decision in August following Austin Killips’ win

Fri, May 05, 2023 10:12
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2023 Tour of the Gila women’s podium Austin Killips (image credit: Tour of the Gila)

Austin Killips becomes first trans cyclist to win UCI women’s stage race

"After a week of nonsense on the internet I'm especially thankful to everyone in the peloton and sport who continues to affirm that Twitter is not real life," Killips reflected after her victory.

Tue, May 02, 2023 10:16
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