New Zealand Rugby consults on transgender policy
New Zealand Rugby are undertaking a consultation with stakeholders over their transgender eligibility policy and are aiming for the guidelines to be as inclusive as possible.
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Watch: Katie Ledecky Finishes 14 Seconds Ahead Of 2nd Placed Swimmer In Latest World Championships Triumph
Katie Ledecky reclaimed the 1,500m women's freestyle title at the World Swimming Championships in imperious style in Budapest on Monday, finishing almost 15 seconds ahead of her closest pursuer.
Kristof Milak crushes world record at home swim wolds; Bobby ‘Finkes’ again
BUDAPEST — In 2019, Kristof Milak broke Michael Phelps‘ world record at age 19. In 2021, he won Olympic gold. But the highlight of his swimming career thus far happened on Tuesday night at the world championships in his home pool.
Transgender women athletes' future in competition uncertain as sports organizations change rules, issue bans
Just 18 months after transgender athletes competed for the first time at the Olympics, international sporting federations are reconsidering whether transgender women should be allowed to keep participating in elite women's competitions, as debate rages in sports and politics circles over who has the right to play.
Canada's McIntosh sets junior world record in 200M butterfly at swimming worlds
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Summer McIntosh set a world junior record in the 200-metre butterfly while Kylie Masse set herself up for a Canadian-record seventh career medal Tuesday at the world aquatics championships.
Trans athlete Ivy slams FINA policy as 'unscientific'
BENGALURU: Transgender cyclist Veronica Ivy questioned the move by swimming's governing body FINA to restrict the participation of trans athletes in elite women's competitions, telling Reuters that there had not been enough research to guide such decisions.
Summer McIntosh, 15, sets jr. record in women's 200m butterfly at aquatics worlds
Toronto swimmer Summer McIntosh will enter the women's 200-metre butterfly final at the 19th FINA world aquatics championships as junior record holder.
Daniel Wiffen eighth in World 800m freestyle final
Ireland's Daniel Wiffen has finished in eight place in the men's 800m freestyle final at the World Swimming Championships in Budapest, Hungary.