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Megan Rapinoe says she 'can't wait' to see elite trans athlete compete

Megan Rapinoe says she 'can't wait' to see elite trans athlete compete
World Sports · 22:35:04 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Women's soccer legend Megan Rapinoe has expressed enthusiasm about the prospect of an elite transgender athlete competing at the highest level. In a podcast interview, Rapinoe said she "can't wait" to see such an athlete compete.

The comments were made during an interview with The Advocate, published on October 30, 2026. Rapinoe, a two-time World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist, has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports.

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