Clarke, who identifies as gay and queer, received a standing ovation at the conclusion of his performance from judges
"I want to make it my mission [...] countries that criminalize and make it punishable by death for LGBTQ people are not allowed to compete..."
The International Olympic Committee announced new guidance allowing “every person” to participate & abandons testosterone levels as criteria
The Olympian went on to tell those in the audience that he was going to make it his mission to effect change
The 21 year old had failed a drug test after she qualified June 19 in the 100-meter race at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials