The Daily Signal Trans Activists Are Know ‘They're 'on the Losing Side' of Women's Sports, Lawyer Says
Jan 15, 2026
Selena Sol, a female track athlete and plaintiff advocating for fairness in women's sports, shares her experience racing against male competitors and the impact it had on her opportunities. Matt Sharp, senior counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, highlights the legal battles they're fighting to protect women's sports against shifting policies. They discuss the growing recognition among pro-trans activists that they are on the losing side, the implications of Title IX, and the challenges posed by civil-rights groups backing trans policies. The conversation emphasizes the importance of biology in ensuring fair competition.
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Losing Podium Spots To Male Competitors
- Selena Sol recounts racing against two biological males throughout high school and never coming close to beating them.
- She missed qualifying for a regional championship because two males took the top spots, which motivated her to file a Title IX complaint.
Missed Regional Qualification Moment
- Selena describes watching regional meets where she would have qualified if males hadn't taken top spots.
- She felt torn between supporting friends and knowing she deserved the chance to compete at higher visibility.
Sex As A Biological Legal Baseline
- Matt Sharp argues sex is a biological reality written into every cell and cannot be redefined by identity.
- He says Title IX recognizes when sex matters and allows separate programs like sports and dormitories accordingly.