World Swimming Bans Transgender Athletes From Women's Events

World Swimming Bans Transgender Athletes From Women's Events

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Social Studies, Physical Ed, Other

9th - 12th Grade

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World Swimming has implemented a new gender inclusion policy allowing only those who transition before age 12 to compete. This decision has been criticized by LGBTQ activists as discriminatory. In March, Leah Thomas became the first transgender woman to win an NCAA swimming championship. World Swimming is working on creating an open category for future events.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the age limit for swimmers to transition under the new World Swimming policy?

18 years

10 years

12 years

15 years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do LGBTQ activists view the new gender inclusion policy?

Supportive

Indifferent

Discriminatory

Encouraging

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first transgender woman to win an NCAA swimming championship?

Missy Franklin

Leah Thomas

Katie Ledecky

Simone Manuel

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is World Swimming planning to create for some of its events?

A professional category

A regional category

An open category

A new age category

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did Leah Thomas make history in NCAA swimming?

March

February

January

April