Three-time Olympic gold medalist Kaillie Humphries says her advocacy on transgender athletes’ eligibility in women’s sports has caused tension with some teammates and strained friendships in the Olympic community. She discussed the effects in an interview with OutKick.
Humphries said she has teammates who hold different views, leading to uncomfortable moments, but added that disagreement has not erased mutual respect. She said some conversations can become heated and that, in certain relationships, she limits contact to sports-related matters. Humphries also said she would ensure differences did not interfere with her teammates’ shared goal of winning.
Her advocacy is also a factor in her thinking about whether to remain in California. Humphries, who is expecting her second child, said she has considered moving because of concerns including women’s sports and her children’s future schooling. She said having a daughter could affect that decision, but it would not be the only consideration. California permits students to participate in school sports in accordance with their gender identity. Humphries said she plans to vote Republican in the state’s next gubernatorial election but did not identify a candidate.
The interview also covered Humphries’ work supporting female athletes. She said funding from the Courage Wins Award would go toward TrailBlazeHer, a foundation she established with her husband. The organization’s published plans include grants for athletes pursuing Olympic careers and for family-building expenses, with distribution tied to fundraising milestones.
Humphries said her experiences with endometriosis and in vitro fertilization involved difficult financial choices between medical care, starting a family and continuing her athletic career. She said the foundation is intended to help other women facing similar pressures.
The source also reports that the International Olympic Committee adopted a women’s-category eligibility policy for IOC events beginning with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics; it does not apply to grassroots or recreational sports.
