United States athlete welcomes Supreme Court Title IX ruling
Tap title to read story
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.
More context
Timeline
- 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
Why it matters
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.
JQJO Editorial Desk · Human reviewed · AI assisted. Report a correction.
