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Trans Swimmer Sparks Controversy, US Masters Reviews Eligibility

5/7/2025

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U.S. Masters Swimming is in hot water after trans swimmer Ana Caldas clinched victory in five women's events, sparking competitor Wendy Enderle to call for an eligibility review. Enderle and swimmer Angie Griffin voiced their worries about fairness in women's sports, leading USMS to reassess its gender eligibility policy, which permits trans athletes to compete with minimal documentation.

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U.S. Masters Swimming is in hot water after trans swimmer Ana Caldas clinched victory in five women's events, sparking competitor Wendy Enderle to call for an eligibility review. Enderle and swimmer Angie Griffin voiced their worries about fairness in women's sports, leading USMS to reassess its gender eligibility policy, which permits trans athletes to compete with minimal documentation.