Stephanie Turner, a fencer, was disqualified from the Cherry Blossom Open for refusing to compete against trans woman Red Sullivan, citing her beliefs on women's sports. This incident received widespread attention online, notably after comments from figures like J.K. Rowling and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announcing a hearing on trans participation in women's events. Turner, awarded a $5,000 prize for her stance, raised questions regarding her claims about not competing with transgender athletes, considering her history of mixed tournament participation, contributing to the ongoing discourse surrounding gender in sports.
I looked at the ref and I said, 'I'm sorry, I cannot do this. I am a woman, and this is a man, and this is a women's tournament. And I will not fence this individual.'
Most eyewateringly, on Tuesday, Congresswoman and DOGE subcommittee chair Marjorie Taylor Greene announced a hearing on USA Fencing's policy allowing trans women to compete in women's events.
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