Should transgender athletes be able to compete in high school sports? Here’s what Maine students say about it.
- Abigail Wilson refused to play in the Disc Golf Pro Tour's Music City Open on Friday in Nashville.
- Wilson protested Natalie Ryan's participation; Ryan is a trans competitor who garnered attention in September 2022.
- Disc Golf Pro Tour paused the 2024 event because of a terroristic threat targeted at Ryan.
- Wilson stated, "Today I most likely ended my career" due to anxiety from planned protests and prior threats of violence.
- Wilson's protest sparked praise and mirrors Stephanie Turner's prior refusal, highlighting ongoing debate over trans athletes.
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Should transgender athletes be able to compete in high school sports? Here’s what Maine students say about it.
As state and federal officials argue over whether allowing transgender athletes to compete violates the law, we asked students for their thoughts on the issue.
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