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Swimmer Angie Griffin Challenges Grievance Over Trans Athlete Remarks

3/21/2026

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Angie Griffin, a U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) competitor, faces a grievance for calling a trans athlete 'a man' online.
USMS confirmed the grievance and does not comment on individual cases at this time.
Griffin has hired legal representation to contest the grievance and argues she did not bully anyone but stated facts while USMS recently updated its gender eligibility policy.

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Story summary

Angie Griffin, a U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) competitor, faces a grievance for calling a trans athlete 'a man' online.
USMS confirmed the grievance and does not comment on individual cases at this time.
Griffin has hired legal representation to contest the grievance and argues she did not bully anyone but stated facts while USMS recently updated its gender eligibility policy.