50-Year-Old Transgender Woman Competes in Teen Swim Meet in Canada, Shares Locker Room
Source: Rebel News
Controversy ensued at the Trojan Cup swimming competition as “Melody” Wiseheart, a 50-year-old transgender woman, competed in events for athletes aged 16 and older and shared a locker room with teenage participants.
Parents and competitors expressed concerns over the weekend-long event that took place from December 1-3. The Trojan Cup, sanctioned by Swimming Canada and Swim Ontario, featured age groups ranging from eight and younger to 16 and older.
The inclusion of Wiseheart, a York University professor specializing in children’s behavioral science, sparked a heated debate on transgender individuals’ participation in sports and the safety and comfort of young athletes.
During the competition, it has been reported that makeshift privacy areas were constructed out of towels by parents to shield their daughters.
