Trans cyclist Tiffany Thomas has been in the news because her win at the Crit cycling tournament sparked controversy about her sexuality, know her age and gender
Trans athlete Tiffany Thomas, 46, recently took first place in a women’s cycling competition in New York City.
She won the Randall’s Island Crit cycling tournament. While she looks so ecstatic after her win, other competitors were upset by it and said she has an unfair edge in women’s sports. In addition, after her win, Hannah Arensman, a previous champion rider, declared her retirement. Hannah announced her retirement and stated:
At my last race at the recent UCI Cyclocross National Championships in the elite women’s category, I came in fourth, flanked on either side by male riders awarded third and fifth.
She added,
My sister and family sobbed as they watched a man finish in front of me, having witnessed several physical interactions with him throughout the race.
Since then, Tiffany Thomas and her win have become a hot topic of discussion with many people, who are trans community supporters, taking her side, while others highlight her physical edge over other competitors. Due to this, many people are trying to find out more about her. So, here’s what we know about her:
Who is transgender cyclist Tiffany Thomas, bio, age, family, gender, cycling career stats
Not fair at all.
At the Randall’s Island Crit #3 over the weekend, transgender athlete Tiffany Thomas was seen at the top of the podium while two women followed in second and third place. A crit race, or criterium, is a lapped, closed-circuit race that usually takes place in… pic.twitter.com/5MdkLH4RyA— 🇺🇸 Rich Howard 🇺🇸 (@WylieGuide) March 21, 2023
Biological male, Tiffany Thomas has won the Randall's Island Crit cycling event in NYC beating all the real women in the race. He's 46 and only trained a few years. Like Lia Thomas, Tiffany Thomas is making a mockery of women's sports while cowards and misogynists enable it.
— WhatHappened.com (@JohnBla27209136) March 22, 2023
Who is Tiffany Thomas?
Tiffany Thomas is a renowned Trans athlete and cyclist. She has been in the news because her win at the Crit cycling tournament sparked controversy about her sexuality.
She was born as a man but later changed her sex. She is currently 46 years old.
Her career
Tiffany Thomas is a rising star in the cycling world, having achieved remarkable success in various competitions since taking up cycling in 2018.
Her talent has earned her a spot in Category 1, which is considered an elite level under the rules of USA Cycling. As per the guidelines of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), USA Cycling adheres to strict protocols regarding transgender athletes competing at the elite level.
In addition to her cycling pursuits, Thomas is a laboratory director, as indicated on her Instagram profile. She is also known as a “scientist by day, athlete by night” according to her profile on the LA Sweat team website. This dynamic combination of professions underscores her dedication and passion for both science and sport.