Nikki Hiltz, a Non-Binary Transgender Athlete, Joins the U.S. Olympic Team
Nikki Hiltz, an athlete who identifies as “non-binary transgender,” has secured a spot in the United States Olympic team. This remarkable achievement came after her victory in the 1,500-meter race over the weekend.
Hiltz is biologically female but self-identifies as “gender fluid.” The track and field star announced her transgender identity in 2021, adding that her gender fluctuates on a daily basis.
“
Hi I’m Nikki and I’m transgender. That means I don’t identify with the gender I was assigned at birth. The word I use currently to describe my gender is non-binary
“, Hiltz said.
She further explained her gender identity as fluid, stating that some days she feels like a powerful queen, other days she feels like a regular guy, and there are times when she identifies outside of the gender binary entirely.
Despite identifying as non-binary, Hiltz continues to compete in women’s athletics and thus still identifies as a woman in this context.
Reactions to Hiltz’s Inclusion in the Women’s Team
Riley Gaines, a women’s sports activist, shared her thoughts on Hiltz’s inclusion in the U.S. women’s Olympic team in an X post. “
A female who identifies as trans earned a spot on the U.S. women’s Olympic team. I wonder why she didn’t try out for the men’s team. It’s almost as if she understands she would never be able to compete or succeed at same level against the men. Telling
,” Gaines said.
In a subsequent post, Gaines clarified that she is pleased Hiltz was able to qualify for the team. She emphasized that Hiltz qualified against other biological women while identifying as transgender, meaning she did not have any unfair advantage over her competitors, unlike men who compete in women’s sports.
Gaines further stated, “
Let it be known I think it’s great that she earned a spot on the women’s team. Incredible feat (so long as no PEDs are used). Just pointing out the hypocrisy and double standard. The women’s category has become a catch all
.”
Final Thoughts
Nikki Hiltz’s inclusion in the U.S. Olympic team as a non-binary transgender athlete has sparked conversations about gender identity and fairness in sports. While some applaud her achievement, others question the implications of allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports.
What are your thoughts on this matter? Share your views in the comment section below.
Perhaps she is just looking for the spotlight.
If she/he is XX, not taking anabolic steroids she can call herself anything she wants and compete against XX females. If she competed against XY’s she’d be slaughtered. It’s all an attention getting deal.