Female powerlifter criticizes transgender athlete’s record as ‘unfair’.
Female Powerlifter Criticizes Record-Breaking Lifts by Transgender Athlete
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by transgender athlete Anne Andres, calling them “completely unfair.”According to reports, Andres, a 40-year-old biological male who identifies as female, achieved impressive squat, deadlift, and bench lifts, totaling a score of 597.5 kilograms (1317.262 pounds) at the Canadian Powerlifting Union’s 2023 Western Canadian Championship.
Unfair Advantage?
Hutchinson expressed her frustration, stating, ”My boyfriend could basically walk in tomorrow, identify as a female, compete, and then the next day go back to being a man again. No proof, no ID required, just basically going on how you feel that day or whatever gender you want it to be.”
Andres’ score surpassed that of the second-place biologically female athlete by over 200 kilograms (440.925 pounds).
Disheartening National Record
Hutchinson further lamented, “It’s been very disheartening to see the national record that he broke. Athletes have been chasing that for years… and we’re talking about top athletes who have dedicated themselves to training.”
According to the report, some athletes even chose not to compete in the championship upon learning that Andres would be participating.
“It’s completely unfair,” Hutchinson emphasized. “Sports should be about bodies, not identities. Remember, bodies are biology, not identities that play sports.”
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