The International Olympic Committee has announced a policy change preventing biological males from competing in women's sports, sparking widespread support from Olympic athletes.
Kaillie Humphries, three-time Olympic gold medalist in bobsled, called it a "great day for women’s sports" and praised the return of sex verification to ensure fair competition.
Donna de Varona, three-time Olympic swimming champion, emphasized that the decision was rooted in science and fairness, calling it the right move for elite sport.
MyKayla Skinner, Tokyo 2020 silver medalist, simply stated: "The best news! About time!"
Katie Uhlaender, five-time Olympian in skeleton, said the policy brings long-needed clarity and protects the integrity of women’s competition.
Tyler Clary, London 2012 gold medal swimmer, hailed the move as a return to common sense, stressing that biological differences are real and consequential.
Poland’s Maciej Czyzowicz, Olympic pentathlon gold medalist, agreed: fairness and safety demand separation based on biological sex.
Inga Thompson, three-time Olympian cyclist, warned that without such policies, women could be erased from elite competition entirely.
Nancy Hogshead, three-time Olympic swimming gold medalist, affirmed that inclusion must include sex-based categories.
Martina Navratilova, tennis legend and Olympian, supported transgender rights but stressed that women’s sex-based rights must prevail in sport.
Giddeon Massie, two-time US Olympic cyclist, criticized the delay but welcomed the eventual recognition of biological reality.
Carrie Englert Zimmerman, 1976 Olympic gymnast, said the IOC finally chose fairness over fear.