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Liam Llewellyn

Michael Phelps' intersex 'ex' blasts Olympic legend as "hypocrite" for trans athlete comments

The intersex 'ex-partner' of Michael Phelps has hit out following the Olympic legend’s comments regarding transgender swimmer Lia Thomas.

Last year the 22-year-old Thomas, who was born male but is currently transitioning to female, smashed US records in the 1,650-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle events while representing the University of Pennsylvania.

Phelps said he believes "sports should all be played on an even playing field", which prompted a response from Taylor Lianne Chandler.

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