Which pair of athletes is connected to the discussion of transgender inclusion in sports?

• A. Bill Russell and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
• B. Lia Thomas/Riley Gaines
• C. Ricky Williams and World B. Free
• D. Curt Flood and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Answer: (B)

Transgender inclusion in sports is the topic being tested. Lia Thomas is a transgender swimmer who competed on women’s college teams, which sparked ongoing discussion about eligibility and fairness in women’s sports. Riley Gaines is a former NCAA swimmer who has been a prominent advocate for preserving opportunities for cisgender women and has spoken out about policy changes in this area. Together, they exemplify the public debate surrounding transgender athletes in women’s sports, making this pair the most closely linked to that discussion. The other options feature athletes known for achievements in other sports and contexts, not for connections to transgender inclusion debates.