Stephanie Turner put on 12-month probation, taking break from USA Fencing career after refusing to compete against trans athlete
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Stephanie Turner put on 12-month probation, taking break from USA Fencing career after refusing to compete against trans athlete
"Stephanie Turner expressed, "This has disrupted my training, it has disrupted my interactions when I go out in public, and it will certainly disrupt my competition.""
Stephanie Turner, a 31-year-old fencer, has decided to take a break from fencing amid a controversy surrounding her decision to kneel rather than compete against a transgender athlete. Placed on 12-month probation by USA Fencing, Turner stated that the situation has negatively affected her training and social interactions. She plans to advocate against trans athletes in women's sports and intends to testify before the House Oversight Subcommittee about the incident. Despite the backlash from some friends, she hopes her stance will eventually be understood.
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