A male strength athlete who identifies as female, supplies to the 2023 Western Canadian Championship Canadian Powerlifting Union: Anne Andres, 40, continues to win in the women’s category.
The day before yesterday, he – or she – competed in the category “Unequipped Female Mistresses”. On all three major lifts – squat, bench press, and deadlift – Andres outperformed top women over 450 pounds in overall weight.
An identified trans man set a Canadian record in women’s powerlifting at a championship in Manitoba yesterday.
Anne Andres, who previously made fun of female weightlifters, lifted a total of 210 pounds more than the strongest competitor.
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This performance would have given him – or her – a first place finish in the men’s category, yes, if he – or she – had competed in the men’s category.
The Canadian sport of weightlifting has introduced a controversial self-identification rule allowing men to compete in women’s competitions.
Critics find it unfair that men are allowed to work with women. The association justifies its decision with an inclusive policy.
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