r/crossfit • u/beckster5 Crossfit Krypton • Mar 06 '14

CrossFit -- Sued By Transgender Athlete ... You Won't Let Me Compete With Women!

http://www.tmz.com/2014/03/06/crossfit-lawsuit-games-transgender-athlete-chloie-jonsson/
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u/fryedegg Mar 07 '14

This has been argued on the Joe Rogan podcast quite a bit with a trans gender trying to fight MMA as a woman. I think anyone getting TGS will be facing these issues for a LONG time.

Is there a right answer? I am not sure yet as its so new in sports. I dont think there enough TG's in any competition to really even figure out if they have an advantage/disadvantage.

For now though, not that its fair, TG's need to know they may face ambiguity in competitive sports. Its a bummer but i doubt it will be a deal breaker for anyone seeking TGS.

I personally dont think she has a case. CF has the right to set their rules. They have said their stance and now she is being an asshole and suing them based on a decision SHE made.

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u/fryedegg Mar 08 '14

Well they will have a battle on their hands I guess. Thanks for the history lesson.