The ruling that could end trans inclusion in sport

<p>Trans athletes have effectively been banned from elite swimming, because of a decision last week by the international governing body of the sport, FINA.</p><p><br /></p><p>The decision and the document released by FINA could have an impact not just on swimmers, but on how other sports around the world handle participation and inclusion.</p><p><br /></p><p>So, what does it say? How have the people it affects most – trans athletes – reacted? And what does the decision mean for other athletes starting their sporting journey?</p><p><br /></p><p>Today, associate editor of <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Martin McKenzie-Murray and former women’s rugby player Caroline Layt.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Associate editor for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Martin McKenzie-Murray</p><p>Elite athlete and journalist, Caroline Layt</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>