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British Triathlon Female and Open category

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OneOfThoseOldFashionedWomen · 06/07/2022 12:30

'British Triathlon to introduce open category for men and trans women'

www.skysports.com/share/12646815

I think this is inclusion.

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SwissBall · 06/07/2022 13:19

twitter.com/Transsomething/status/1544651553642012675

Still transphobic apparently 🤷‍♂️

ScribblingPixie · 06/07/2022 13:19

I'm only concerned that 20 per cent didn't agree. But perhaps some wanted male, female and a third category? I am delighted that it applies to grass roots - so important that taking part in sport feels fair right from the start.

HandShoe · 06/07/2022 13:18

At last some sensible news

SallyLockheart · 06/07/2022 13:17

They have stated it is legally robust decision and applies to all competitions from age 12 upwards

lifeturnsonadime · 06/07/2022 13:08

This is excellent news, I"m just reading the Forstarter judgement, this is the icing on the cake.

Well done British Triathalon!

seemsikeaniceday · 06/07/2022 13:03

Excellent. Let’s hope it is reported fairly as British Cycling has clarified its inclusive eligibility criteria for women and open categories.

SallyLockheart · 06/07/2022 12:57

Great news.

RoseslnTheHospital · 06/07/2022 12:57

Happy to see some common sense and a National Governing Body not being afraid of activist backlash for once.

123Callie · 06/07/2022 12:57

An open category is a perfect example of inclusion. Nobody needs to compete in a category with a label they don’t like, and female sport is maintained for biological females.

CampervanKween · 06/07/2022 12:55

Such a great day. I have to say Terf Island has been incredibly influential and leading the way in this fight. Terribly proud of our little Island today.

ZaraSizeMedium · 06/07/2022 12:55

This is good news.

As I understand it there are still just 2 categories… they’ve basically rebranded the mens category and are now calling it “men, transwomen and non binary”, is that right?

Fenlandia · 06/07/2022 12:55

80% of their members support this

Clymene · 06/07/2022 12:53

More good news!

Signalbox · 06/07/2022 12:50

It’s a day for good news. Brilliant decision.

Snugglepumpkin · 06/07/2022 12:48

Really happy to see someone finally sticking up for biological women & coming up with a genuinely fair solution so that everyone can take part in sport.

achillestoes · 06/07/2022 12:42

This is very good.

MrsOvertonsWindow · 06/07/2022 12:42

More good news for women!

FunnyTalks · 06/07/2022 12:37

That's fantastic! I hope this marks the start of men welcoming all males into their spaces and categories. And perhaps the end of gender non conforming youth being pushed to claim they are the opposite sex and need medicating.

thirdfiddle · 06/07/2022 12:35

Perfect. A truly inclusive solution.