The Future of Trans Athletes in Sports

Embodied · Mar 26, 2026 · 50m

When Chris Mosier became the first openly trans athlete to qualify for Team USA in 2015, he catalyzed policy change for trans people in sports. Now, more than a decade later, his legacy is beginning to unravel. Chris talks to Anita about how sports have affirmed him as a trans person and why they’ve become a battleground for trans rights. They also discuss the assumptions that underpin many of the bans on trans athletes in the U.S. and solutions that Chris says could make sports better for all athletes.

Meet the guest:

- Chris Mosier is an eight-time Team USA athlete who wrote the forward to…