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Elis Lundholm: First Transgender Athlete at Winter Olympics

2/6/2026

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Elis Lundholm will be the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics, representing Sweden in women's freestyle skiing.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s 2021 framework allows transgender athletes to compete if cleared by their federations, though the IOC reportedly considers stricter standards after 2024 Paris Olympics.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee updated its policies in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on women's sports.

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Elis Lundholm will be the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics, representing Sweden in women's freestyle skiing.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s 2021 framework allows transgender athletes to compete if cleared by their federations, though the IOC reportedly considers stricter standards after 2024 Paris Olympics.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee updated its policies in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on women's sports.