Athlete
Soccer
Opposes Ban
Major news reporting
Feb 6, 2023
Direct quote
Transgender women and girls are not a threat to women’s sports.
Athlete
Soccer
Explicit Competition Support
Major news reporting
Jun 19, 2022
Direct quote
I’m 100% supportive of trans inclusion.
Athlete
Swimming
General Inclusion
Secondary reporting
Mar 18, 2022
Direct quote
All athletes — including transgender athletes — deserve to be respected and included, exactly as we are.
Athlete
Swimming
Explicit Competition Support
Major news reporting
Jan 25, 2022
Direct quote
Treating people with respect and dignity is more important than any trophy or record will ever be.
Athlete
Swimming
Explicit Competition Support
Major news reporting
Jan 25, 2022
Direct quote
Treating people with respect and dignity is more important than any trophy or record will ever be.
Athlete
Soccer
General Inclusion
Primary statement / interview
Nov 2, 2021
Direct quote
I can be a normal part in sports.
Athlete
Soccer
Opposes Ban
Primary statement / interview
Nov 2, 2021
Direct quote
Excluding kids from that joy will have a seriously detrimental impact. It will cost us lives.
Athlete
Hockey
Explicit Competition Support
Court filing / amicus brief
Oct 14, 2021
Direct quote
Trans athletes deserve those same rights and equal opportunities in sports.
Athlete
Basketball
Opposes Ban
Primary statement / interview
Jun 9, 2021
Direct quote
I think that all youth should have access to sports.
Athlete
Basketball
Explicit Competition Support
Primary statement / interview
Jun 9, 2021
Direct quote
It’s very possible to support women’s sports and support transgender athletes being included in sports.
Athlete
Soccer
Opposes Ban
Major news reporting
Apr 9, 2021
Direct quote
We shouldn’t discriminate kids and ban them from playing just because they’re transgender.
Athlete
Basketball
Opposes Ban
Secondary reporting
Apr 9, 2021
Direct quote
I consider transgender women my teammates, not a threat.
Athlete
Soccer
Opposes Ban
Major news reporting
Apr 9, 2021
Documented record
Krieger said transgender students seek the same team experience and sense of belonging that other young athletes do.
Athlete
Soccer
Explicit Competition Support
Major news reporting
Mar 25, 2021
Direct quote
As someone who has played sports with someone who is trans, I can assure you all is well.
Athlete
Basketball
Explicit Competition Support
Major news reporting
Feb 5, 2021
Direct quote
Yes, trans people belong in sports. Yes, I belong in sports.
Athlete
Hockey
Explicit Competition Support
Primary statement / interview
Jan 13, 2021
Direct quote
Trans women belong in women’s sports, because trans women are women.
Athlete
Soccer
Signed Statement / Brief
Court filing / amicus brief
Dec 21, 2020
Documented record
Lindsey described sport as a place where she could be fully herself and help other LGBTQ+ athletes see that they belong.
Athlete
Soccer
Signed Statement / Brief
Court filing / amicus brief
Dec 21, 2020
Documented record
McCullough said soccer gave her a platform to speak about issues including systemic racism and transgender rights.
Athlete
Track & Field
General Inclusion
Court filing / amicus brief
Dec 21, 2020
Documented record
Mullins described sports as a safe and inclusive environment that helped her grow as an athlete and a person.
Athlete
Tennis
Opposes Ban
Official league / team statement
Dec 21, 2020
Direct quote
There is no place in any sport for discrimination of any kind.
Athlete
Tennis
Explicit Competition Support
Court filing / amicus brief
Dec 21, 2020
Direct quote
I’m proud to support all transgender athletes who simply want the access and opportunity to compete in the sport they love.
Athlete
Rugby
Opposes Ban
Primary statement / interview
Oct 9, 2020
Direct quote
This decision from World Rugby immediately calls into question their guiding principles of diversity and inclusion.
Athlete
Rugby
Opposes Ban
Primary statement / interview
Oct 9, 2020
Documented record
Reddick strongly criticized World Rugby’s exclusion policy as a violation of human rights.
Athlete
Rugby
Opposes Ban
Major news reporting
Jul 27, 2020
Documented record
Layt argued that size and strength are only part of what makes a successful rugby player and opposed excluding transgender women.