Trans Athlete Wins Two Golds and a Silver at California Track and Field Finals After Controversy Over Participation
- Transgender athlete AB Hernandez earned two gold medals and one silver at the 2025 state finals for high school track and field in California, competing under recently implemented eligibility rules.
- The California Interscholastic Federation changed rules to allow an extra student to medal in events where Hernandez qualified amid national debates and legal challenges over trans athletes in girls' sports.
- Hernandez finished atop the leaderboard in the girls' high jump at 5 feet 7 inches without any missed attempts and tied for the top position in the triple jump, while earning second place in the long jump.
- The rule change creates an extra medal spot for biological females but has faced criticism from parents, conservative groups, and President Trump, who threatened federal funding cuts if trans athletes compete.
- Hernandez, 16, stated she does not worry about critics, highlighting the ongoing controversy as the issue draws national attention and federal investigations into compliance with sex discrimination laws.
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