Caitlyn Jenner has backed FINA's decision to prevent transgender swimmers from competing in women's elite events.
Swimming's world governing body held a vote on the matter at an extraordinary general congress during the World Championships, which started on June 17 in Budapest. From the 152 members who voted, more than 100 [71%] were in favour of barring athletes who have gone through the process of male puberty.
The caveat for transgender competitors is they can still be eligible, but must have completed their transition by the age of 12. FINA has also confirmed they will run an 'open' category at events for swimmers whose gender identity is different than their birth sex.
