Gaines for Girls with Riley Gaines

RILEY GAINES PODCAST: Inga Thompson's Fight For Fair Women's Sports

08.30.2023 - By OutkickPlay

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In this episode, Riley interviews Inga Thompson, a three-time Olympian and world champion in cycling. They discuss Thompson's accomplishments and how she got into cycling. The conversation then shifts to the dedication and suffering required to compete at the highest level in sports. Thompson shares her advocacy for protecting women's sports and her initial belief in including transgender women in women's sports. However, they discuss the negative impact of transgender inclusion on women athletes, including bullying and the need for a separate category for transgender women in sports. Thompson shares her personal experiences and frustrations, highlighting the need for fair and separate categories in sports.

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