Olympic silver medalist MyKayla Skinner has publicly endorsed a proposed ban on transgender athletes competing in women's events at the Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is reportedly considering such a ban, though no final decision has been made.
In an op-ed for Fox News, Skinner urged the IOC to adopt the measure, stating she wants to be a voice for elite female athletes and protect women's sports. 'We should not accept insanity,' she wrote, adding that when men compete in women's categories, it is unfair and unsafe.
The IOC confirmed that discussions are ongoing, with a spokesperson saying, 'The working group is continuing its discussions on this topic... Further information will be provided in due course.' The proposed ban has also been supported by former US President Donald Trump, raising hopes among anti-trans activists for a controversy-free 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Skinner, who won silver in the vault at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, has become an athlete ambassador for XX-XY Athletics, a prominent group opposing transgender women in women's sports. Her stance has drawn criticism from former teammates, including Simone Biles, following a public feud during the Paris 2024 Games.
