Schuyler Bailar

Schuyler Miwon Hong Bailar (born May 2, 1996) is an American swimmer, author, educator, and advocate for LGBTQ rights.

The Wildthings are a part of the Northern Virginia Swimming League, for which Bailar would eventually podium in their overall All-Star championships.

[24][25][26][27][28] In 2019, Bailar completed his college career posting the "third fastest" time for 100-yard breaststroke for the Harvard team in the 2018–2019 season, and winning his third Ivy-League Championship ring as part of the Crimson's highest ranked team since the 1960–1961 season, which placed 8th at the 2019 NCAA Championships.

He has assisted with and is featured in the USA Swimming cultural inclusion guides for both LGBTQ and Asian American athletes.

"[36] The 60 Minutes profile of Bailar entitled "Switching Teams" was nominated for the 28th GLAAD Media Awards.

[37] On June 28, 2017, Bailar was profiled by the International Olympic Committee in a series entitled IDENTIFY for his activism in promoting gender inclusion in sports.

[41][42] In 2018, Bailar received several accolades: He was named to The Advocate's Champions of Pride list of Top LGBTQ activists in each state.

[47] On April 24, 2023, Bailar began hosting a podcast called Dear Schuyler, where he and his guests discuss "how gender, mental health and civil rights affect all of us daily".

[51] Bailar began struggling with mental health problems in the fall of 2012, his junior year in high school.

He underwent top surgery (bilateral double mastectomy) in March 2015 and began hormone replacement therapy in June.

He reported on his progress via social media, and MTV selected the Washington Post coverage of Bailar for 2015's Best Moments for the Trans Community.