Controversy over Transgender Participation in Cycling Reignites with Austin Killips' Victory
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova criticized the victory of transgender cyclist Austin Killips, saying "trans identified male athletes" have no place in women's sports. Killips became the first openly trans woman to win an official Union Cycliste Internationale stage event. The UCI defended Killips but changed its tune the day after Navratilova's tweet, saying it will review its rules for trans athletes and "analyze the current situation," with a new decision expected in August. Navratilova has previously spoken out about how she feels transgender athletes have an unfair advantage in sports.
