Blocked before the start. CeCe Telfer, American transgender athlete of Jamaican descent, did not get the green light to participate in the Trials (in fact the selections for the Olympic team) from the Usatf (The American Athletics Association), scheduled in Eugene this weekend. The hurdler, who became the first woman to win an NCAA title in 2019 after taking part in men’s competitions, has surpassed the testosterone level (which must be less than five nanomoles per liter in the past twelve months) needed to compete. She should have competed in the women’s 400m hurdles.
Although the excellent performance, CeCe did not meet the conditions established in the eligibility rules for transgender athletes of the World Athletics and therefore not eligible to compete – reads a note from the USA Track and Field -. Usatf strongly supports inclusiveness and provides a clear path to participation in sport for all, while maintaining competitive equity. our policy not to comment on individual cases due to medical confidentiality, but we wholeheartedly support CeCe’s participation in international events as a member of Team Usatf if he meets the conditions to compete ”.
The athlete accepted the decision, explains David McFarland, his manager. Think ahead and keep training: Soon I will be back on the national and world stage. I love what I am doing, I am living my truth and my authentic life – Telfer told Women’s Health last week -. I believe this is my way of being the change I want to see in the world. And I live off this every single day. Eligible and qualified for the Olympics instead Laurel Hubbard, the first transgender athlete in history authorized by the IOC to participate in the Games. It will also be in the race for CeCe.
June 24, 2021 (change June 24, 2021 | 23:27)
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