The participation of trans athletes in women’s competitions has once again sparked controversy in the United States. Sadie Schreiner, a trans runner at Rochester Institute of Technology who was formerly called Candem, has achieved an unprecedented victory in several women’s events during the last Liberty League championship.
Schreiner has won the women’s 400 and 200 meters of the championship, breaking records, which has generated a shower of criticism about her and the organization, especially considering that with his marks (55.07 and 24.14) he would have finished in the last position by two seconds in the men’s event.
Schreiner has achieved the women’s record in the Liberty League 200 meter event, surpassing his own previous mark of 24.50 set earlier this season. In addition, she was also vital for her group to win by almost three seconds in the 4×400, since she was fourth when she received the baton.
Furthermore, the athlete has the 20th best 100 meter time (11.72) for boys in school historywhich would be the fastest for girls.
To protect yourself from all criticism, The athlete has defended her participation in the women’s events arguing that his biological sex does not give him an unfair advantage over the rest of the participants.
“Of all the hate that has been shared towards me, ‘cheater’ is the most used word… In my opinion, the discussion about trans inclusion in athletics shouldn’t even be a debate…“, he wrote on his social networks.
“The more you investigate, the more evident this becomes. There’s a reason I’m as fast as I was in high schooland the only variable that has changed during my 9 years of career is my medication…”, he assured.
“Even if Olympic studies show the disadvantages of trans athletes, it is not enough. Policies are being changed before research is done and the only way to stay informed in this process is talk to the few trans athletes who compete and hear their stories, bring them to include them in the conversation. “The only way to make an informed decision about a small group of athletes is to listen to their voice, not speak for them,” he stated.
