Trans Swimmer Targeted with Fake Anti-LGBTQ+ Quotes
Swimming Australia has denounced fake anti-LGBTQ+ quotes attributed to Mollie O’Callaghan regarding trans athlete Lia Thomas.
- Fake quotes appeared on Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram, as well as on X/Twitter.
- The quotes claimed O’Callaghan opposed trans inclusion in sport and specifically targeted Thomas.
"I will not participate in the 2028 Olympics if that man, Lia Thomas, is allowed to compete. Let him swim in the men’s category, he shouldn’t be here. Sharing a pool with Lia Thomas is an insult and a disgrace."
Swimming Australia called for the removal of these fake quotes from social media platforms.
Author's summary: Fake quotes target trans swimmer.
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