""We were cracking up about the 'transition zone,'" Calamia said of the designated areas where competitors transition between swimming, cycling, and marathon portions of the event. "Been there, done that!""
""I genuinely haven't felt this amazing in a very long time. I felt my inner child just explode out of me," Calamia said, reflecting on the joy experienced during the competition."
""It sends a message that sports are going to lead through discrimination, as opposed to being on a progressive way of moving humanity forwards," Bailar stated regarding the IOC's announcement."
""Bodies are not bans," read the words on Man's cycling suit, emphasizing the team's stance against discrimination in sports."
Team Iron Transmasc, consisting of Schuyler Bailar, Chella Man, and Cal Calamia, finished third in the men's division at the Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. Despite the recent IOC ban on transgender women in women's events, they embraced their participation with joy. They expressed feelings of empowerment and unity, wearing gear that showcased trans pride. Bailar criticized the IOC's decision, emphasizing the need for sports to promote inclusivity rather than discrimination, highlighting the importance of representation and acceptance in athletics.
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