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Tokyo 2020: Quinn (CAN) win a medal, historic moment

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Last updated: August 6, 2021 10:38 pm
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Dreams come true, and Quinn made it possible today to become the first trans football player to win a medal at Tokyo 2020.

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Highlights of Tokyo 2020 todayQuinn a monumental feat at Tokyo 2020

Quinn, a midfielder for Canada, is the first ever openly transgender athlete to not only win gold, but to medal at all in the Olympic Games.

The Canadian women’s soccer team took home the gold on Friday, beating out Sweden and earning the top spot for the first time in their Olympics history.

Quinn image courtesy – olympics 2020

Highlights of Tokyo 2020 today

  • ITA win men’s 4x100m relay
  • JAM win women’s 4x100m relay
  • Liu (CHN) wins women’s javelin throw
  • Garnbret (SLO) wins women’s combined sport climbing gold
  • Kipyegon (KEN) defends women’s 1500m title
  • Karate: Luigi Busa (ITA) wins men’s kumite -75kg gold
  • Karate: Jovana Prekovic (SRB) wins women’s kumite -61kg gold
  • Miller-Uibo (BAH) wins women’s 400m
  • CHN win men’s team table tennis gold

Quinn a monumental feat at Tokyo 2020

In his Instagram post, the footballer wrote: First openly trans Olympian to compete.

I don’t know how to feel.

I feel proud seeing “ Quinn” upon the lineup and on my accreditation.

I feel sad knowing there were Olympians before me unable to live their truth because of the world.

I feel optimistic for change. Change in legislature. Changes in rules, structures, and mindsets.

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A post shared by Quinn (@thequinny5)

Mostly, I feel aware of the realities. Trans girls being banned from sports. Trans women facing discrimination and bias while trying to pursue their olympic dreams. The fight isn’t close to over… and I’ll celebrate when we’re all here.

The non-binary Quinn has been a professional footballer since 2018, plying their trade in countries such as Sweden, The United States and France. The 25-year-old OL Reign’s star has also been a constant fixture in the national team since their debut in 2014.

🏳️‍⚧️🥇 Dreams do come true.@TheQuinny5's outstanding personal achievement serves as inspiration to us all. Everyone deserves to play, compete, excel and be who they are in a sport they love.
#Olympics | #Tokyo2020 | #CANWNT | #SWECAN pic.twitter.com/FRfHT26ra8

— FIFPRO (@FIFPRO) August 6, 2021

They were a key part of Canada’s gold medal run in the Tokyo Olympics. Quinn announced that they were transgender in 2020, admitting that it was a difficult moment to muster the courage to publically make the announcement.

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