Schuyler Bailar

Swimmer and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights

Schuyler Bailar - Swimmer and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights
Born

May 2nd, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

First openly transgender man to compete on a men's NCAA Division I swimming team. Competed for Harvard University and participated in various championships. Advocated for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports and raised awareness about transgender issues in athletics.

Competed as a swimmer for Harvard University

First openly transgender man in NCAA Division I swimming

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