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“Brittney Griner is a man.”

Verdict

❌False

Confidence

100%
Social media post· 9/28/2026

What We Found

There is no evidence to support the claim that Brittney Griner is a man. Brittney Griner is a cisgender woman and a professional athlete who has competed in the WNBA and for the U.S. women's national team throughout her career.

Evidence

The claim that Brittney Griner is a man is false and has been repeatedly debunked by sports organizations, biographical records, and independent fact-checking outlets. Brittney Griner is a cisgender woman who has competed at the highest levels of women's basketball, including the WNBA and the Olympic Games. The rumors questioning her gender identity have persisted for over a decade, often stemming from societal discomfort with her height, physical appearance, and deep voice. These claims have been consistently refuted by her own public statements and official biographical data. Fact-checking organizations, including PolitiFact and Snopes, have investigated similar viral claims and found no evidence to support them, noting that such narratives often rely on out-of-context imagery or malicious speculation.

What's Missing or Misleading

The claim ignores established biographical facts and relies on persistent, baseless internet conspiracy theories that have been debunked for years.

Sources Reviewed (3)

NBC Olympics

Brittney Griner bio: Age, height, hometown, family, fun facts

Published 2024-05-07Accessed 2025-08-12View
PolitiFact

No, basketball star Brittney Griner is not a man

Published 2022-08-09Accessed 2025-08-12View
Snopes

Don't fall for claim Brittney Griner was suspended from WNBA for being male

Published 2025-08-06Accessed 2025-08-12View

Primary Sources

WNBAPrimary

Brittney Griner Player Profile

Accessed 2025-08-12View

Fact-Check History

First checked: 9/28/2026
Last updated: 9/28/2026