USA Powerlifting settles trans athlete discrimination case but says Minnesota is 'out of step' with science

USA Powerlifting settled a six-year legal case with trans-identifying male athlete JayCee Cooper, maintaining its policy of sex-based competition categories. The organization cited biological differences and global sports standards, while the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled it had discriminated under the state’s Human Rights Act but allowed a 'legitimate business purpose' defense. The settlement aligns with international trends toward sex-based competition rules.