Trans Swimmer Targeted with Fake Anti-LGBTQ+ Quotes
Swimming Australia has denounced fake anti-LGBTQ+ quotes attributed to Mollie O’Callaghan about trans athlete Lia Thomas.
Australia's Olympic 200m freestyle champion Mollie O’Callaghan is the latest public figure to be targeted with fake quotes.
- Fake quotes appeared on Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram, as well as on X/Twitter.
- Quotes claimed O’Callaghan hit out at trans inclusion in sport and specifically at Lia Thomas.
"I will not participate in the 2028 Olympics if that man, Lia Thomas, is allowed to compete. Let him swim in the men’s category, he shouldn’t be here. Sharing a pool with Lia Thomas is an insult and a disgrace."
Swimming Australia has called for the removal of these fake quotes from social media platforms.
Author's summary: Trans swimmer Lia Thomas targeted with fake quotes.