The historic moment comes as Canada earns its first gold medal in women's soccer.
Quinn is not the only transgender and/or nonbinary athlete to compete in Tokyo. Other competitors included, American BMX freestyle rider Chelsea Wolfe, and American skateboarder Alana Smith. That representation is so important and will hopefully encourage and inspire would-be athletes and fans alike.
For their part, Quinn has spoken about the challenges facing transgender and nonbinary people, as well as their hope for a better and more inclusive future."I want to be visible to queer folks who don't see people like them on their feed.
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