Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has faced serious backlash after he recently made comments about the discussion about “fairness” in sports when it comes to trans athletes competing in women’s competitions, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Armstrong tweeted: “Have we really come to a time and place where spirited debate is not only frowned upon but feared? Where people’s greatest concern is getting fired, shamed or canceled? As someone all too familiar with this phenomenon, I feel like I’m in a unique position to have these conversations.”
“Of all the controversial and polarizing topics out there today, I’m not sure any are as heated as the topic of trans athletes in sports,” he continued.
“Isn’t there a world where one can support the transgender community and be curious about the honesty of trans athletes in sports, yet not be labeled as transphobic or bigoted when we ask questions?” the retired cyclist asked his 3 million followers. “Do we already know the answers? And do we really want to know the answers?”
Replies to the tweet were filled with people pointing out the hypocrisy of Armstrong’s comments.
One tweet read: “A man who cheated and then tried to ruin the lives of those who spoke truthfully about his role in ‘the fairness of sport’ may not be the right mouthpiece for this discussion.”
Another wrote, “If we’re talking fairness in women’s sports, as the world’s most notorious, prolific, professional imposter in history, you should probably sit this one out.”
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