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SleeplessinSoCal

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4. If Caitlin was still Bruce, he'd probably be there as a commentator.

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Sat Aug 3, 2024, 05:22 PM

Aug 2024

It struck me while watching the Norwegian athlete take the Gold in the Decathlon today that Jenner made a career of his Gold medal. But now Bruce Jenner becomes Caitlyn when searching.

The wasted time arguing about sexual identity is a bit frustrating. So many accomplishments are overshadowed by the hate generated by fundamentalists of every religion. I wish it could be cast aside.

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Re: gender at Olympics and the faux outrage. [View all] SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2024 OP

Why would her opinion matter here? nt TommyT139 Aug 2024 #1

I'm not sure what you mean? His Olympic history will never go away. walkingman Aug 2024 #2

While she is a woman today, wikipedia clearly states she getagrip_already Aug 2024 #3

If Caitlin was still Bruce, he'd probably be there as a commentator. SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2024 #4