A 67-year-old trans woman in England staged a silent protest during a swimming competition when she was not allowed to compete against cis women.
Anne Isabella Coombes, who has fully transitioned, swam in a men’s bathing suit with her breasts exposed during the competition.
Previously, she had been swimming in the women’s category, but was told in 2023 she would have to start competing against cis men due to policy changes from Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in England.
