A ‘Trans’ Athlete Won a Girls’ State Title. Here’s How the Crowd Reacted.
A transgender high school athlete was booed at a track and field event after he competed against females and won a state title.
The athlete, Aayden Gallagher won the Oregon Girls’ 6A 200-meter race by two-tenths of a second. Reportedly, Gallagher had the best time of the preliminary heats in the event (via the New York Post):
Gallagher finished in first place in the 400-meter preliminary event with a 56.14 time – 0.23 seconds better than the second-place finisher. Gallagher finished second in the 200-meter preliminary event with a time of 24.49 – about 0.17 slower than the first-place finisher.
Those events led her to qualifying for the state finals that occurred this weekend.
The meet reportedly took place in Eugene, Oregon, the same stadium where the U.S. Championships and Olympic Trials take place.
Look at the girls on the podium applauding when 2nd place (the rightful winner) is announced.
Then watch them when the boys name is announced.
Stop saying girls are okay with this because they aren't. This is heartbreaking and deeply regressive. https://t.co/VmjeTtwgIk pic.twitter.com/5o36MbMICD
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) May 19, 2024
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