Angie Griffin risks being deleted from history as US Masters Swimming reviews complaint over transgender swimmer remark

Angie Griffin is now at the center of a big fight inside U.S. Masters Swimming, and her career records could be taken away. The 49-year-old swimmer, who has won many All-American honors, says she may even be removed from the sport’s official history. This comes after a complaint was filed against her for something she wrote online about a transgender competitor. The case is now under review, and the outcome could change everything for her.The issue started when Griffin posted on a U.S. Masters Swimming community forum and referred to a transgender athlete as “a man.” That comment led another member to file a formal grievance under the organization’s Code of Conduct. U.S. Masters Swimming confirmed the complaint but made it clear that it came from an individual member, not the organization itself.In a statement to Fox News Digital, the organization said, “U.S. Masters Swimming does not comment on individual member matters, including complaints or disciplinary processes.” It also added, “We can confirm that a grievance has been filed by an individual member, not by U.S. Masters Swimming, related to the USMS Code of Conduct. As with all such matters, it is being handled in accordance with our established review processes.”

Angie Griffin says she could lose all records as USMS investigates complaint over comments on transgender swimmer

Griffin believes the possible punishment is serious. She told Fox News Digital, “They can possibly remove all my times, any sort of recognition I’ve had and possibly just delete me from U.S. Masters.” For her, this is not just about one comment. It is about years of hard work that could disappear.She also defended what she said. Griffin explained, “Speaking an opinion, and honestly, speaking fact,” is what led to the complaint. She said she did not mean to hurt anyone and added that her posts were not bullying. “I had just merely posted facts that were available for anyone to find,” she said.This situation did not start overnight. Griffin says it goes back to May 2025, when she competed in a meet in San Antonio. She claimed she did not know about the other swimmer’s background until after the race. That moment pushed her to speak more openly and question current rules.Since then, she has become more vocal about her views on transgender athletes in women’s events. Now, with the complaint moving forward, she has hired a lawyer to fight the case. She also said she tried to file a motion to dismiss the complaint, but the process is still ongoing.At the same time, U.S. Masters Swimming has been changing its policies. In June last year, the group limited biological males from competing in women’s events. But in February 2026, the rules were updated again to follow state and local nondiscrimination laws.The updated rule says, “All members who select the men’s/open category are eligible for National Recognition Programs in the men’s/open category, regardless of sex, gender, or gender identity.”The Daily Mail has also reached out to U.S. Masters Swimming for more comments, but no further response has been shared yet.