Coming Out: 50-Plus Gay Athletes Who Have Broken Boundaries
Megan Youngren
In 2011, a young Megan Youngren, started taking hormones. Even though she was born into a man’s body, she felt like a woman. After completing her transition, she was contacted by the USA Track & Field officials.
In March 2020, Youngren became the first openly trans athlete to compete in marathon trials, as reported by ESPN. The fact that some people believe trans athletes should be prevented from competing in official events shows that the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in sports is ongoing.
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