Trans Swimmer Megan Cortez-Fields Breaks Women's Record, Faces Backlash

Following her record-breaking performance, Cortez-Fields and her college receive threats, igniting debate over trans athletes in women's sports.

Megan Cortez-Fields, a trans swimmer at Ramapo College in New Jersey, broke the women's school record in the 100-yard butterfly and won the 200-yard individual medley race.
Cortez-Fields, who previously swam for the men's team, has been the subject of death threats since her win.
The college removed a social media post congratulating Cortez-Fields after it received threatening comments, and several people on campus, including members of the athletics staff, have reportedly received threats.
Riley Gaines, a former University of Kentucky swimmer, criticized the inclusion of trans athletes in women's sports, arguing it strips opportunities from biological female athletes.
Cortez-Fields has expressed admiration for Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer who won an NCAA national championship, and shared fears of facing similar backlash.