Sporting Witness
Sporting Witness
The first transgender pro golfer
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April 13, 2024
10 minutes
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It's 20 years since Mianne Bagger became the first transgender athlete to play in pro golf tournament.
The Danish golfer made history by competing at the 2004 Women’s Australian Open. It was a landmark moment for trans sport and made headlines around the world.
In 2021, Mianne Bagger spoke to Robbie Wojciechowski.
(Photo: Bagger at the 2004 Women's Australian Open. Credit: Getty Images.)