Former University of Kentucky NCAA swimmer Caitlin Wheeler praised the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) for banning trans women from competing against women in sporting events in an interview on Fox News Channel. .
“This is a huge deal,” Wheeler said Tuesday morning on “Fox & Friends First.” “All eyes are on the NCAA right now.”
“NAIA made a bold first move here. That’s what true leadership looks like,” the former college swimmer declared.
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Former University of Kentucky swimmer Caitlin Wheeler praised the NAIA for banning trans women from women’s competitions in a new interview with Fox News Channel. (Screenshot/FNC)
Wheeler is one of 16 current and former college athletes, including former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines, who have been charged by the NCAA, the University System of Georgia, and several Georgia universities with Title IX violations and trans The lawsuit alleges violation of the woman’s right to bodily privacy. To compete with women.
Under the NAIA’s new policy, only athletes who are biologically female and have not started hormone therapy can compete against women in the sport. This organization manages college sports for small schools across the country.
Wheeler said the decision puts pressure on the NCAA and other sports organizations to not allow biological males to compete in women’s competitions.
“They did the research. They made the right decision. Unlike the NCAA, which has previously admitted that they haven’t done enough research on this subject, frankly it’s not that easy to open up a biology textbook. I don’t think it’s difficult,” Wheeler said. He said.
The former college swimmer went on to detail the damage that the permissive NCAA policy regarding trans athletes has done to female college athletes, saying, “For the past two years, we’ve been forced to do things that allow men to enter women’s sports.” I’ve seen men take away trophies and honors and say, “Scholarships aren’t inclusive or fair. Putting scholarships in the locker room doesn’t promote safety, it doesn’t promote equity. there is no.”
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Wheeler, along with fellow former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines, sued the NCAA for violating Title IX. (Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal/USA TODAY NETWORK)
Wheeler praised the NAIA and President and CEO Jim Kerr, saying, “President Kerr and the NAIA made the right decision, and it’s time for the NCAA to follow suit and do the same with its own policies.” I think a lot of people would agree with that.”
When asked about his message to the NCAA following the NAIA’s declaration, the athlete said that the decision would be made based on his increased size.
“The NCAA wants to turn a blind eye to this issue, but that’s what they’ve always done, so they’re going to be forced to face this issue and they’re going to be forced to defend Title IX. I guess people are tired of the nonsense,” she said.
“It doesn’t matter if you’re a Republican or a Democrat. The overwhelming majority of people understand that there are differences between men and women, especially when it comes to sports,” Wheeler noted, adding that the NAIA movement He added that his hopes change depending on the situation. Bringing change to this issue.
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“However, I am really encouraged by NAIA’s new policy and have even more hope that many other countries will do the same. “, she concluded.
