Former Roanoke women's swimmer rips Spanberger for refusing to commit to protecting women's sports

Former Roanoke women's swim captain Lily Mullens told Fox News Digital about an incident where a trans athlete allegedly told the team about a consideration of suicide while lobbying for the chance to participate with the female athletes.

Abigail Spanberger's Virginia gubernatorial campaign came under fire from women's sports rights activists this week. A women's swimmer who is suing a college in her state over an incident involving a trans swimmer chimed in. 

During the first debate against Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears, Spanbeger was asked if she would rescind current Governor Glen Younkin's executive order to keep biological males out of girls' sports. 

Spanberger's answer went viral.

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"My answer is that in each local community decisions should be made between parents and educators, and teachers in each community. It shouldn't be dictated by politicians," Spanberger said. "I'm a mother of three daughters in Virginia public schools, and nothing is more important to me than their safety and their experience in schools," Spanberger added in response to questions about her stance on transgender issues. 

Former Roanoke women's swim captain Lily Mullens, who led an athlete revolt against the program in 2023 that culminated in a press conference and lawsuit, told Fox News Digital her reaction to Spanberger's answer. 

"The cowardice and refusal to give a clear yes or no on keeping Governor Youngkin’s policy protecting Virginia’s girls destroys all trust in Spanberger’s judgment and integrity. I firmly believe that if you are unable to denounce such outward disregard for the rights of girls who live in the great Commonwealth of Virginia, then you are unworthy