Most Americans oppose transgender athletes in women’s sports, poll finds

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Transgender athletes have drawn headlines in recent years for their victories in women’s sports, but most Americans aren’t fans.

Rasmussen Reports poll released Friday found that 51% of U.S. adults surveyed opposed allowing athletes compete on the basis of their gender identity, including biological males who participate in women’s and girls’ sports.

Only 29% supported “allowing transgender students to participate on the sports teams of the gender they identify with,” while 20% were undecided, the survey said.

The results of the poll, taken Oct. 31-Nov. 2, were virtually identical to a Rasmussen survey released in June, which found only 28% favored allowing transgender students “to participate on the sports team of the gender they identify with,” while 54% were opposed.

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Article URL: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/10/transgender-athletes-womens-sports-opposed-most-am/