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The first transgender pro golfer

It's 20 years since Mianne Bagger became the first transgender athlete to play in pro golf tournament. The Danish athlete made history at the 2004 Women鈥檚 Australian Open.

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鈥檚 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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