Taylor Leanne Chandlertransgender ex-girlfriend Michael Phelpscalled the Olympian a hypocrite for his stance on trans athletes participating in organized sports after 16 members University of PennsylvaniaThe women’s swim team sent a letter to school and Ivy League officials demanding Leah Thomas be banned from next month NCAA championships.
Thomas, 22, trans student, member of the women’s swim team. Letter from 16 unnamed students comes after the association updated its policy to allow each sport to determine admission of transgender athletes.
“We fully support Leah Thomas in her decision to reaffirm her gender identity and transition from male to female,” the post reads. anonymous letter. “Leah has every right to live her life for real.”
“However, we also recognize that when it comes to sporting events, the biology of sex is a separate topic from one’s gender identity. Biologically, Leah has an unfair advantage over her competition in the women’s category, as evidenced by her rankings, which have skyrocketed. from No. 462 in men to No. 1 in women.”
The unnamed athletes claimed that if Thomas was allowed to compete with them, she could break Penn, Ivey and NCAA women’s swimming records. They claim that she would never have been able to do anything like this as a male athlete.
In an exclusive interview with RadarChandler criticized the request for 16 unnamed athletes. She also accused Phelps – the most decorated Olympian of all time – of influencing the position of UPenn students when she said:all sports should be played equally.”
“Teammates Leah Thomas issued a scathing letter saying they don’t want to compete with her, but they’re not confident enough in their beliefs to give their names,” Chandler said. “I would be more inclined to believe their parents are behind itan older generation that has been taught to hate anyone who doesn’t conform to gender norms.”
“Everyone is so quick to claim benefits because someone was born a biological male. Biological sex is far from easy and much more difficult. How many people actually biologically know their sex beyond what was prescribed by a doctor at birth based on their genitals?”
The genetic advantage of Michael Phelps
Chandler was born intersex, that is, she had male genitalia, but no testicles and uterus, but no ovaries. She named Phelps’ own genetic superiority, claiming that 6ft 7in wingspan, double articulated ankles and large feet.among other factors, give him an unfair advantage over other swimmers.
“The biology of sex is multifaceted and includes genetic sex, hormonal sex, and chromosomal sex,” Chandler said. – What does all this mean? This means that you can be genetically male or female; chromosomally male or female; and hormonally male, female, or non-binary, with cells that may or may not hear the male/female/non-binary call.”
“All of this can lead to a body that can be masculine, feminine, or non-binary. Notice how confusing it is. Can you point out what is the absolute cause of biological sex? Is it fair to judge people by it? Not!”
“Governing bodies should not succumb to outside pressure from non-transgender people and not have a horse to race,” she continued. “What makes Michael Phelps the authority to even talk to trans women who compete in swimming?”
Chandler, whose upcoming book Beyond Gold will be available in September, he is concerned about Thomas’ future in the sport and the consequences that could come from banning her from competition. she believes standards for transgender women in sports should be determined on a case-by-case basis and depending on the sport.
“Ultimately this will lead to further separating trans youth from the desire to play sports as well as new forms of hatred, prejudice and prejudice that will lead to higher suicide rates,” Chandler said. “I beg you, what if it was your child? Women’s rights should include all women, not favorites. I hope saner minds win.”