LGBTQ Pride Month
As trans athlete bans sweep across US, 12-year-old Becky wonders: 'If we don't fight this, what happens?'
As their identity is debated on the national stage by politicians, trans athletes wonder if sports can be a safe space.
Lindsay SchnellUSA TODAY
At first, Becky wasn’t sure what to make of the shot put and discus: The metal ball heaved from the crook of your neck demanded strength. The flat metal disc released after some fancy footwork required grace.
Both were starkly different than running, Becky’s first love. But she tried the events and excelled. Her mom Heather said the new sport made Becky "glow with excitement."