Mon 8 Aug 2016 In: International News View at Wayback View at NDHA
Leah T ushers in the Brazil team Missed by commentators and not highlighted by Rio Olympics organisers, it has been revealed that the cyclist who ushered in the Brazil team for the opening ceremony was a transgender woman. Lea T was the first transgender person known to have been featured in an Olympic Games opening Ceremony. As late as 2015 the International Olympic Committee which runs the games was recommending that countries not include transgender athletes in their teams. Born in Brazil but now living in Italy, Lea T has modeled for Givenchy. "At this time, in which Rio de Janeiro and Brazil will be presented to the world, it’s essential that diversity is present. Brazil is a vast country and all its diversity should be somehow represented in this event,” Lea T told news service TeleSur.
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First published: Monday, 8th August 2016 - 12:55pm