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Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner returns to the track for new sportswear range

By Fabio Crispim

Caitlyn Jenner is making a return to the tracks by becoming the first trans person to front a sportswear range.

The ‘I Am Cait’ reality star was signed as the face of H&M Sport this week.

Caitlyn confirmed the news on Twitter: “Backstage with @hm.Can’t wait to show you more of this inspiring and amazing campaign! #StayTuned #HMSport”

Backstage with @hm. Can’t wait to show you more of this inspiring and amazing campaign! #StayTuned #HMSport

A photo posted by Caitlyn Jenner (@caitlynjenner) on

The news comes after changes to the Olympics rulebook for trans and intersex athletes. They had previously complained that they were being barred from competing and subjected to humiliating ‘gender tests’ and surgery requirements.

The new rules allows trans people to compete in the gender category of their choice.

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