Coach Linda Blade

Coach Linda Blade, a former Canadian Champion and expert in women's sports, discusses the challenges and biases faced by female athletes in the wake of transgender athletes competing in women's categories. The conversation sheds light on the rich historical context of fairness in competition and explores the psychological impact of this inclusion. The podcast also touches on the hypocrisy of an anti-cheating organization, the unfair advantages some transgender athletes may possess, and the experience of encountering progressive misogyny in women's sports.

In this discussion, Coach Linda Blade, a track and field coach and president of Athletics Alberta, highlights the impact of trans-inclusive policies on women's sports. She emphasizes the need for women's voices in this critical conversation, focusing on fairness and safety in athletic competition. Alongside her, Beth Stelzer of Save Women's Sports tackles the physiological advantages that some trans women may have, urging advocates to contact the International Olympic Committee for equitable policies. They discuss the vital role of camaraderie and solidarity among female athletes.