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Sonia O'Sullivan "Transgender athletes cannot be allowed to compete in women's sport"

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OstrichFeathers · 24/03/2022 15:11

I've always been a big fan of Sonia O'Sullivan, she seems a knowledgeable, kind and fun person. I'm delighted to see her coming out firmly here. She has skirted around it a bit before, so it's good to see her so decisive.

www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/sonia-o-sullivan-transgender-athletes-cannot-be-allowed-to-compete-in-women-s-sport-1.4834586

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InvisibleDragon · 24/03/2022 15:43

This Sonia O'Sullivan who won an Olympic silver medal the year after giving birth?
www.google.com/amp/s/www.the42.ie/athletes-returning-to-sport-after-pregnancy-5319128-Jan2021/%3famp=1

I'd say she's under absolutely no illusions about the importance of biological sex. Absolutely amazing runner.

Annasgirl · 24/03/2022 15:36

I came on here to see if it has been posted. It really is great to see. I’m waiting for the inevitable other side’ piece from the usual woke opinion writers.

tabbycatstripy · 24/03/2022 15:23

I'm so pleased she has said it's inadequate to allow male transgender athletes to compete in female competitions but to have their times/scores 'not count'.

Nobody wants to watch a race with two or three people at the front who are not going to be the winners. How was that ever going to work in practice?

It's not complicated. If someone is not female they should not be racing/lifting/jumping/throwing against, females.

Nothing is stopping them entering male competitions.

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