Controversy in USA Fencing involving transgender athletes
Damien Lehfelt, chair of USA Fencing, publicly championed disadvantaging cisgendered women in favor of trans athletes in women's fencing. Women in the fencing community have become fearful of voicing their misgivings about allowing men in women's sports. Women's fencer Stephanie Turner refused to compete against a transgender opponent at a recent event.
Key Points
- Damien Lehfelt supporting disadvantaging cisgendered women in women's fencing
- Women in fencing community facing backlash for opposing transgender athletes
- Women's fencer taking a stand against competing with transgender athlete
Cons
- Disadvantaging cisgendered women in women's fencing
- Fear in the fencing community of voicing concerns about transgender athletes
- Women's fencer refusing to compete against transgender opponent