Ex-Roanoke swimmer speaks out against Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger for axing women's sports protection

Lily Mullens, a former Roanoke swimmer, criticized Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger after her administration withdrew a state regulation that restricted certain sports and spaces to biological females. The regulation had been previously enacted under Spanberger's predecessor. Mullens' statement came after the withdrawal was reported in February 2026.

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