Triathalon committee says transgender women can compete in events

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Her Olympic sport triathlon said Wednesday Transgender women can still compete in the women’s division at international events, although stricter eligibility rules have been imposed.

World Triathlon follows a less strict line than swimming’s governing body FINA that effectively banned transgender athletes from international women’s competitions in June and proposed the creation of an “open” category.

Triathlon’s policy of requiring transgender athletes to demonstrate a lower peak testosterone level -2.5 nanomoles per liter – maintained for at least two years is consistent with the cycling rules were announced in June.

Any transgender woman who “has competed as a man in any sporting event” must wait at least four years before being allowed to compete in women’s events, World Triathlon said.