Swimming Australia has denounced fake anti-LGBTQ+ quotes attributed to Mollie O’Callaghan about trans athlete Lia Thomas.
Australian swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan is the latest public figure to be targeted with fake quotes, which have appeared on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter.
"I will not participate in the 2028 Olympics if that man, Lia Thomas, is allowed to compete,"
"Let him swim in the men’s category, he shouldn’t be here. Sharing a pool with Lia Thomas is an insult and a disgrace."
Swimming Australia has called for these fake quotes to be removed from social media platforms.
Author's summary: Fake quotes target trans swimmer.