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Transgender Athletes Celebrate Podium Finish Amid IOC Controversy

4/3/2026

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A trio of transgender athletes won third place, overcoming more than 200 teams.
They celebrated their podium finish after the IOC banned trans women from female events.
Bailar criticized the IOC's decision, saying it promotes discrimination rather than progress.
Calamia described the final moments, highlighting the team's determination to secure a podium.
The team expressed pride while viewing sports as a human right.

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Story summary

A trio of transgender athletes won third place, overcoming more than 200 teams.
They celebrated their podium finish after the IOC banned trans women from female events.
Bailar criticized the IOC's decision, saying it promotes discrimination rather than progress.
Calamia described the final moments, highlighting the team's determination to secure a podium.
The team expressed pride while viewing sports as a human right.