According to him, recognizing these distinctions does not go against the notion of gender equality.
Although Colorado does not officially recognize wrestling as a sport, it is noteworthy because Brendan had not met a female opponent since he started wrestling in seventh school.
He expressed his unwillingness to participate in the sport’s physical violence when facing a female opponent, both on and off the mat.
He was adamant about not undervaluing the commitment and hard work that female wrestlers put into their matches.
Brendan emphasized that their identity was not defined by their wrestling, but rather by the activity they participated in. He went on to say that he placed more importance on other aspects of life.
