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World Service,13 Apr 2024,9 mins

The first transgender pro golfer

Sporting Witness

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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.)

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