Outrage as 50-Year-Old Transgender Swimmer Competes Against Teen Girls in Canada

Parents express concern over locker room use, while governing bodies defend inclusive policies.

A 50-year-old transgender swimmer, Melody Wiseheart, competed against teenage girls at a swim meet in Canada, causing outrage among parents.
Wiseheart, who was born male and is now a professor at York University, also used the women's locker room, leading to discomfort among the young competitors.
Despite the controversy, Swimming Canada and Swim Ontario defended their policies, stating they aim to create a 'safe, welcoming, and inclusive' environment for all participants.
This is not the first time Wiseheart has competed against young girls; he previously participated in a meet against swimmers aged 12-14.
Parents reportedly created a makeshift barrier in the locker room to shield their daughters from Wiseheart.