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Trans athletes banned from representing Team USA in 2028 Olympics
TL;DR: US transgender athletes will be banned from representing the US at the Olympics in 2028, which are set to be hosted in the US. However, the new president of the International Olympic Committee has hinted that ban could extend worldwide.
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