Caitlyn Jenner supports IOC plan to block transgender women from female Olympic events

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Caitlyn Jenner (Bruce Jenner) is known for speaking her mind, especially about transgender woman in sports. Being a transgender woman herself, the former Olympic gold medalist has openly shared her opinion on the topic.

Jenner believes that even though she looks like a woman on the outside, she has XY chromosomes (which are male), which naturally make her stronger. She said, “I am a trans woman, but I am still biologically male,” during an appearance on 'America Reports.' She said this to make it clear that, despite their female appearance, transgender women are biologically male by default.

Her statement comes as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) plans to bar transgender women from female Olympic events.

Caitlyn Jenner sides with IOC on restricting transgender women in Olympics

“I’m XY. There’s nothing I can do to change that. Males do have a better advantage, a big advantage in sports over women. It’s just not fair,” Jenner said. “We have to do the right thing. If we don’t stop it now, it will just destroy women’s sports.”

The Times of London reported that the IOC’s decision follows a scientific review that found the “permanent physical advantages of being born male.” Jenner, who has been open about her experiences as a transgender woman, has long argued that biological sex differences cannot be fully offset by hormone therapy. 

International Olympic Committee policy on XY chromosome athletes

The Times of London reported that the ban on transgender women followed a scientific review. The study found “permanent physical advantages of being born male.”

Based on this study, the IOC allowed sports governing bodies to decide whether transgender athletes can compete in their events.

The new rules are likely to be announced in February, ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, and well before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This is not a sudden decision—the review comes after controversy erupted in women’s boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

In that event, Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-Ting won gold medals even though they had previously been disqualified at the 2023 World Championships for not meeting gender eligibility requirements.

Donald Trump’s view on transgender athletes in women’s sports

President Donald Trump has taken a firm stance on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. He signed an order that stops schools and colleges receiving federal funding from allowing biological males to participate on women’s teams or enter women’s locker rooms.

The order, titled “Executive Order 14201 — Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” was published by the White House on February 5, 2025. A report from the Williams Institute also supported Trump’s position, highlighting the order’s impact on protecting women’s sports.