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United States athlete welcomes Supreme Court Title IX ruling

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American bobsledder Kaillie Humphries, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion who has competed for both Canada and the United States, writes in support of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on Title IX. In an opinion piece, she says the Court has affirmed that Title IX protects an exclusive sports category for biological women. Humphries argues that women’s sports were created to exclude men in order to preserve opportunities such as roster spots, championships, scholarships and sponsorships. She credits generations of women athletes and advocates for enabling her own career at the highest levels of international sport.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

1972 Title IX enacted protecting sex equality
Subsequent decades Women’s sports programs expand significantly
Humphries’ early career Competes internationally for Canada
2010s Becomes multi-time Olympic bobsleigh champion
Later career Switches allegiance to United States
Last week Supreme Court issues Title IX ruling
Following days Humphries publishes supportive opinion article
Today Debate continues over biological sex categories

News Intelligence

Title IX affects opportunities for women in sports, from school to the Olympics. This ruling could impact scholarships, sponsorships, and roster spots. If you or a family member are involved in women's sports, keep an eye on how this develops.