British Triathlon became the first British sport to restrict transgender athletes over the age of 12 from competing in women’s sporting events across all levels.

British Triathlon became the first British sport to restrict transgender athletes over the age of 12 from competing in women’s sporting events across all levels. Their statement confirms that they have updated their Transgender Policy following a period of consultation ‘to ensure that it reflects the needs of our sport, protects fairness in competition, and serves our desire to make triathlon truly inclusive’.

Under the policy, there will now be two categories: ‘a Female Category, (for those who are of female sex at birth), and an Open Category, (for all individuals including male, transgender, and those non-binary who were of male sex at birth)’.

UK women’s sport advocacy group Fair Play For Women celebrated the news, tweeting:

‘Well done British Triathlon. After full consultation – including women – they have concluded fairness matters in sport. Sex-based women category plus open category to include trans people.’