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Wednesday, November 29

Transgender decision 'will mean challenges left, right and centre'

The move by swimming’s world governing body to restrict the participation of transgender athletes in elite competition is likely to herald a range of legal challenges “left, right and centre” as other sports are forced to deal with the issue, a sports law expert says.

Stance on transgender swimmers is painful, says Campbell

Australian swim great Cate Campell says it pains her that supporting the sport’s restriction of transgender athletes could infuriate a marginalised community.

Transgender athletes such as swimmer Lia Thomas will be affected by the new regulations approved by the sport's world governing body. (Photo: ABC).

Puberty blues: Swimming sets age 12 as cut-off date for transgender athletes

Swimming’s world governing body FINA has voted to restrict the participation of transgender athletes in elite women’s competitions.