TRIGGERnometry Transwomen in Women's Sport: Inclusive or Unfair? With Judy Glenney
Aug 15, 2021
Judy Glenney, an American National Weightlifting Champion and author of "Mom, I'm a Girl," shares her pioneering journey in women's weightlifting. She discusses the historical struggles women faced in this sport and highlights the ongoing debate about transgender athletes in women's competitions. With personal narratives, she examines fairness in sports, the impact on cisgender female athletes, and the complexities of gender identity, including the challenges of navigating hormone blockers for children. Glenney's insights encourage a thoughtful conversation about equality and advocacy.
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Early Women's Weightlifting
- Judy Glenney, a pioneer in women's weightlifting, faced resistance from men in the sport.
- She competed alongside men but outside official competitions due to gender restrictions.
Olympic Inclusion
- Glenney championed women's weightlifting's inclusion in the 2000 Olympics.
- She transitioned from competitor to official, officiating at those games.
Betrayal
- Glenney expresses feeling betrayed by the inclusion of transgender women in women's sports.
- This inclusion feels like undermining the work done to create equal opportunities for women.
