13 Professional Female Athletes And Coaches Who Support Trans Athletes

News for Queer Women, Lesbian Sports 13 Professional Female Athletes And Coaches Who Support Trans Athletes July 23, 2026 Meena Jalloh Sophie Cunningham’s comments don’t represent many of the decorated voices in women’s sports. These Olympic medalists, World Cup champions, Hall of Famers, and league legends have all publicly supported trans athletes in sports. Featured Image: Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images for the USOPC If you’ve only followed the headlines lately, you might think Sophie Cunningham’s anti-trans comments reflect a broader consensus in women’s sports. For the most part, they don’t. Many of the most accomplished athletes, coaches, and advocates in women’s sports have publicly supported transgender inclusion.

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