Transgender NCAA Athlete CeCe Telfer Defends Women's Title Amid Policy Changes

CeCe Telfer, the first transgender NCAA champion, speaks out against new restrictions on trans athletes and calls for dialogue with President Trump.

CeCe Telfer, who won the NCAA Division II 400-meter hurdles in 2019, asserts that titles won by transgender athletes should not be revoked, describing such actions as contrary to 'the direction of progressiveness.'
Telfer criticized President Trump's recent executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in women's sports at federally funded schools, which also prompted the NCAA to limit participation to athletes assigned female at birth.
The Department of Education has urged the NCAA to vacate titles won by transgender athletes, including Telfer's 2019 championship, sparking debate over fairness and historical record.
Telfer expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with Trump and other officials, emphasizing the humanity and struggles of transgender athletes while rejecting claims of unfair advantage.
The athlete highlighted the increased hostility faced by transgender individuals since Trump's return to office, sharing personal experiences of discrimination and resilience in pursuing athletic dreams.