Trans sprinter breaks women’s 300m record after competing in men’s division last year
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
5:53 PM – Friday, December 22, 2023
After recently breaking the 300-meter women’s track record at the Rochester Institute of Technology, a transgender athlete provoked outrage.
On December 8th, at a college track and field match at Nazareth University in New York, Sadie Schreiner, whose “dead” name is Camden, surged to victory, setting a new record with a time of 41.80 seconds.
A dead name is the former name of a transgender individual before they transitioned to identify as another gender.
Schreiner had reportedly participated in the men’s division 100-meter race at the same competition a year prior, finishing in 19th place.
Notable women’s sports activist Riley Gaines, a former champion collegiate swimmer who has consistently spoken out against biological men competing in women’s sports, denounced the victory, since it was “set by a male.”
Scientists and sports experts caution that biological men who identify as transgender women have an unfair physical advantage in athletics due to the effects of male puberty and because men have a larger lung capacity.
Schreiner’s victory is just the most recent example of the increasing number of transgender athletes achieving success in women’s sports, even if they never had much success whilst competing with their own biological sex.
Those who believe that Schreiner unfairly benefits from her female status were enraged by her record-breaking performance this month, since the trans athlete’s 300-meter time would only earn “her” 41st place if Schreiner had competed in the men’s division.
“There are numerous documented instances of males competing not just in women’s swimming but also in women’s track, cross country, basketball, volleyball, field hockey, and other sports at all levels of competition,” Gaines said.
Since then, there has been much debate on the topic.
It was first brought up in relation to Cece Telfer, who became the first transgender woman to win an NCAA championship in 2019 when Teffer won first place in the 400-meter hurdles at the Division II National Championships.
Hannah Arensman, another champion athlete whose specialty is in cycling, regretfully stated in April that she would “lose no matter how hard I train” if she had to race against a transgender woman.
“The most important thing is whether or not you have benefited from male development and male puberty, and if you’ve done that, you’re going to have advantages you cannot undo later,” said Tommy Lundberg, a lecturer in physiology at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute.
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What are the concerns surrounding transgender athletes participating in women’s sports?
Title: The Growing Concerns Surrounding Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports
Introduction:
In recent years, the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports has sparked heated debates and controversy. The latest incident at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where a transgender athlete broke the women’s track record, has reignited concerns about fair competition and the physical advantages that biological men may possess. This article delves into the arguments and perspectives surrounding transgender participation in women’s sports, considering the impact of male puberty and physiological differences.
The Record-Breaking Performance:
On December 8th, Sadie Schreiner, a transgender athlete formerly known as Camden, shattered the women’s 300-meter track record at Nazareth University in New York. Finishing with a time of 41.80 seconds, Schreiner’s victory garnered both attention and controversy. It is important to note that a dead name refers to the former name of a transgender individual before transitioning to identify as another gender.
Outrage and Women’s Sports Activism:
Riley Gaines, a prominent women’s sports activist and former champion collegiate swimmer, expressed her denouncement of Schreiner’s record, emphasizing that it was set by a biological male. Gaines has consistently spoken out against biological men participating in women’s sports, arguing that they possess unfair physical advantages due to factors such as male puberty and increased lung capacity.
Experts and Concerns:
Scientists and sports experts have raised concerns about the inherent advantages that biological men may have when competing in women’s sports. Factors such as muscle mass, bone density, and lung capacity, developed during male puberty, can provide an edge over female competitors. Critics argue that this discrepancy creates an uneven playing field and undermines the fairness of competition.
The Increasing Presence of Transgender Athletes:
Schreiner’s record-breaking performance is just one of many instances where transgender athletes have achieved success in women’s sports. Even when they had limited success while competing with their own biological sex, these athletes have become formidable challengers in women’s divisions. Detractors argue that this trend negatively impacts female athletes who compete against transgender women, as their performance is often overshadowed.
The Ongoing Debate:
Since Schreiner’s victory, the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports has become a contentious issue. Discussions on the subject were initially sparked by Cece Telfer, the first transgender woman to win an NCAA championship in 2019 in the 400-meter hurdles. Critics point out that the benefits gained from male development and puberty cannot be undone later in life, leading to inherent disadvantages for cisgender female athletes.
Conclusion:
The inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports remains a divisive topic, with valid arguments on both sides. While it is crucial to embrace inclusivity, it is equally important to maintain fairness and competitive integrity. Striking a balance that respects the rights of transgender individuals while ensuring a level playing field for cisgender female athletes requires continued discussions and thoughtful policies that consider the impacts of biological differences.
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