UCI Defends Policy Allowing Transgender Cyclist Austin Killips to Compete in Women’s Events After Historic Victory

The UCI updated its policy last year to allow transgender women with testosterone levels below a certain threshold for two years to compete in women's cycling events.
Austin Killips became the first openly transgender woman to win a UCI women's stage race, the Tour of the Gila.
The UCI acknowledges transgender athletes should be able to compete according to their gender identity but says its policy is based on science and may change.
Some disagree with the UCI's policy, arguing transgender women have unfair biological advantages in women's cycling events.
Race organizers said they must follow UCI rules but encourage discussion on policies for transgender athletes in women's sports.