Trans athlete wins 2 girls events at California track and field finals

CLOVIS, Calif. —

A transgender athlete, AB Hernandez, won gold in the girls’ high jump and triple jump at the California high school track and field championship, which has sparked national controversy. The California Interscholastic Federation implemented a new rule allowing more girls to compete in these events, coinciding with Hernandez’s success, despite significant criticism from various groups. Amidst calls to bar her from competition, Hernandez’s performances have ignited a broader debate on transgender participation in sports, particularly as approximately 70% of U.S. adults oppose such inclusion.