Team USA Distances Itself from Transgender Cyclist’s Controversial Posts
Team USA is distancing itself from the first openly transgender Olympian due to controversial posts celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Chelsea Wolf, a BMX rider, has also been linked to incidents where she filmed female protesters in a threatening manner.
Wolf took to social media, sharing posts that celebrated Kirk’s death just moments after a discussion about a transgender mass shooter. She expressed her sentiments, stating, “We did that!” in an Instagram story linked to a report about the event.
In her posts, Wolf made remarks that seemed to belittle Kirk’s actions and presence, saying things like “Being a Nazi is entirely an option.” There’s a tone here that feels dismissive, as she appeared to smirk while referencing Kirk’s demise.
In another story, she posted a statement about two married fathers, expressing disdain with, “We hate the Nazis because we want to die.” This kind of rhetoric has raised eyebrows.
After the backlash, USA Cycling quickly distanced itself from Wolf, highlighting that she is not part of the national team and that her views do not represent the organization. “The opinions of current and former national team athletes are unique and do not reflect those of US Cycling,” a spokesperson clarified.
During the same weekend, Wolf also drew criticism for allegedly threatening female protesters in California who questioned the participation of men in women’s races, referring to them with violent imagery.
Amidst these events, Wolf previously made headlines for declaring her intention to burn the American flag if she were to win an Olympic medal. This incident from March 2020 ignited a lot of anger and controversy.
Attempts to get a response from Wolf regarding the latest posts have gone unanswered, leaving many to wonder about her future as a competitor in BMX.
