Another travesty for fair play in college sports

Published November 23, 2022 12:00am ET



Young, female athletes have been fighting quietly for the right to fair play in sports for a few years now. Sometimes, the fight seems more lopsided than ever. Take what’s happening in Seattle, Washington.

Aspen Hoffman, a biological male, is now competing with females after the Sophomore decided to live as a female at Seattle Academy. Playing on the girls’ team after years of playing with boys has increased the runner’s chances of winning by massive margins, leaving Hoffman’s female teammates in the dust. The 5,000-meter runner boasts two victories, including a conference championship, and three top-two finishes in just eight races. Last year, when running as a biological male, Hoffman finished in 72nd place as a freshman in a boys’ cross-country race. Quite a contrast. Stunning, in fact. Almost as if there are incredible differences between males and females.

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