Trans Cyclist Defeats All Women in Race But Reportedly Didn’t Place When Racing Men
What was billed as a woman’s bicycle race in Chicago was won by two men, with the top female finisher placing third.
Tessa Johnson, 25, won the Women’s Single Speed and Cat Half categories at the Chicago CycloCross Cup on Oct. 7, Evelyn Williamson, 30, placed second in the Single Speed contest, according to the New York Post. Both are transgendered competitors.
Allison Zmuda was the only female in the top three of the Singe Speed race as she finished third.
In winning the women’s Cat Half, Johnson won $150, Williamson won $75 for placing fourth in that race.
The Post reported that Williamson has racked up 18 wins since he began competing against women in 2017.
