‘This makes me sick to my stomach!’ Outrage as transgender women take gold AND silver medal at Illinois cycling championships

A pair of transgender women took first and second place in a women's race at the Illinois State Cyclocross Championships this weekend, sparking outrage among women's athletics advocates.

The championships were held on December 3 and consisted of a dozen different competitions, divided into categories for men, women and junior athletes.

But it was two biological males who placed at the top of the podium in the Women's Singlespeed category.

Kristin Chalmers, the bronze medalist, was the only biological woman on a podium that included Tessa Johnson and Evelyn Williamson.

According to ReduxxChicago CrossCup's website notes that it will disqualify anyone who practices “discrimination or harassment of any kind” based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, or any other stupid idea where someone comes up. to disparage another racer.'

News of the transgender athletes' gold and silver wins set X ablaze as female sports advocates reacted with disgust and dismay to podium places stolen from biologically female competitors.

Kristin Chalmers, the bronze medalist, was the only biological woman on a podium that included Tessa Johnson (gold) and Evelyn Williamson (silver)

Megyn Kelly simply called the incident “annoying,” while tennis legend Martina Navratilova wrote, “More mediocre male bodies are taking podium spots from female athletes. And it stinks!!!!'

Piers Morgan was also shocked: 'It's so scandalous. Why aren't more women standing up against this attack on their rights?' he wrote on X.

A report called the Lesbian Republican wrote, “Cycling has been my refuge since I was a little girl. This makes me sick and full of anger.”

Former NCAA swimmer and current advocate for the survival of women's sports Riley Gaines offered to compensate female cyclists who boycott USA Cycling races.

“Any woman who gives in and doesn't participate, I will personally pay the prize money they are missing out on. Stop participating in the farce,” she wrote.

Johnson and Williamson have been racing as women for years. Since 2017, Williamson has collected some 18 first-place titles in races across the country.

According to previous reporting, Williamson competed in both the men's and women's categories at the Sky Express Winter Criterium in March 2020, where the cyclist took first place in the race against women.

But she did not qualify in the men's race, consisting of 40 cyclists, indicating that Navratilova may have hit the nail on the head with her statement.

Johnson also has a number of victories in women's races, having previously competed in the men's categories while riding for Clemson University.

A few months ago, Reduxx reported that the pair competed as a team in two women's races in Illinois, taking first place in both.

In one such competition, the athletes chose 'TS-ESTRODOLLS' as their team name – referring to the cross-sex hormone.

Williamson and Johnson (pictured riding together) have both achieved significant success in the women's categories in recent years

Tessa (formerly Michael) Johnson competed in both the men's and women's categories at the Sky Express Winter Criterium in March 2020, where the cyclist took first place in the women's race but did not finish in the men's race

Killips and Williamson reportedly hit it off after bonding over 'how to navigate a career in sports as a transgender athlete'

Williamson is reportedly in a polyamorous relationship with fellow trans cyclist Austin Kilips, who competes against biological women and has become infamous for pushing a competitor during a race.

Kilips' outright aggression has forced at least one biological female champion out of the sport.

Speaking to bicycling.com, Williamson recalled the beginning of the “polyamorous” tryst, calling the unconventional relationship “just very happy.”

“I got along with everyone, and it just worked… There was no expectation that we would all date together. But it just so happened that it turned out very well for all of us,” said the athlete.