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Sweden’s Elis Lundholm Set to Be First Openly Transgender Athlete at the Winter Olympics

He enters women’s moguls under current IOC and FIS rules, with officials preparing safeguards for online harassment.

Overview

  • Lundholm, a trans man, will compete in women’s moguls and dual moguls in MilanCortina under eligibility based on sex assigned at birth.
  • He is the only openly transgender athlete on the 2026 Winter Games roster, according to multiple outlets.
  • His participation follows the IOC’s 2021 framework that allows federation-cleared transgender athletes to compete, while broader eligibility changes are under consideration with no new policy announced.
  • Lundholm said he expects criticism but will focus on his performance, stating he will “do my thing” and not be swayed by outside voices.
  • Swedish team officials plan to monitor and remove abusive posts, and Grindr has limited in‑Village app features to reduce privacy risks for Olympians.