Transgender mountain biker says she was shocked by comments directed at her
August 1st, 2006 by MikeVia: Canada.com
Transgender mountain bike racer Michelle Dumaresq says she was shocked by the unsportsmanlike conduct exhibited by a competitor who wore a T-shirt mocking her at the recent Canadian downhill championships.
Dumaresq complained to the Canadian Cycling Association about Danika Schroeter’s conduct and is satisfied with the three-month suspension handed out to Schroeter on Monday.
“I think it was the right move,” Dumaresq said Tuesday. “I thought that was a display of very unsportsmanlike behaviour.
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How many suspensions have been handed out for t-shirts with anti-Christian statements?
I was in Whistler last weekend, saw the race. I can empathize with Michelle’s competitors as she is indeed a big woman.
Very sticky subject. If you comment, you are “insensitive”, especially if you are critical.
What amuses me is how the trans-gendered athletes are allowed to make up names for themselves and are looked to as “experts” on the matter. A bit of bias maybe?
Also, Lisa Sher brings up an excellent point with the “intangibles” that she mentions. Her statements have merit and should be considered when looking into this matter.
power to you for racing!!! people are ignorant!!!!!!