Oberlin College women’s lacrosse head coach Kim Russell broke her silence about transgender inclusion in women’s sports in a documentary for the Independent Women’s Forum on Tuesday.
Russell, who became the head coach of the Yeowomen before the start of the 2019 season, talked about how administrators and her players ridiculed her after she posted on her personal social media account a message about Lia Thomas winning an NCAA Championship in the 500 in 2022.
In the video, Russell reposted a headline sarcastically congratulating then-Virginia swim star Emma Weyant for the victory over Thomas, a transgender female.
Russell wrote in the post, “What do you believe? I can’t be quiet on this… I’ve spent my life playing sports, starting & coaching sports programs for girls & women..”
The post ignited a firestorm within Oberlin College — a liberal arts school in Ohio.
Russell said she was called in for a meeting with administrators after the post.
They reprimanded her for the post.
Read more at https://nypost.com/2023/08/30/oberlin-college-womens-coach-says-she-was-burned-at-the-stake-over-her-views-on-transgender-athletes/
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