Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner opens up about being transgender
In a groundbreaking interview with Diane Sawyer of ABC News, Olympic Gold Medalist Bruce Jenner publicly talked about being a transgender woman.
“There is nothing more important to human dignity than being able to live an authentic life. This is a central aspiration of the struggle for LGBT liberation,” said National Center for Lesbian Rights Executive Director Kate Kendell. “We congratulate Jenner’s quest to realize that goal. However, while this is a cultural milestone, the real-life experience of transgender people in this country is too often a denial of safety and fundamental dignity.”
During the interview, Jenner told Sawyer, “Yes, for all intents and purposes, I’m a woman. I have the soul of a female, and my brain in much more female than it is male. As of now, I have all the male parts.”
NCLR Sports Project Director Helen Carroll added: “The courageous action Jenner has taken as a sports role model will inspire and strengthen transgender athletes around the world. Jenner’s bravery will inspire our transgender youth to shoot for the gold in all levels of sport.”
*Editor’s Note 4/2/2026: At the time that this article was published, Caitlyn Jenner had not yet revealed her name to the world and confirmed that she would like to go be referred to as Bruce until she shared her new name.