California trans athlete podium controversy ignites outrage among politicians, activists
A recent track and field meet in California has sparked national controversy after trans athlete AB Hernandez won multiple events. The situation escalated when podium ceremonies showed Hernandez sharing top spots with female competitors, leading to backlash from politicians and activists. The CIF's policy of awarding higher placements to female athletes finishing behind trans competitors has come under scrutiny as a result.
- ▪AB Hernandez won first place in the high jump, long jump, and triple jump at the CIF Southern Section finals.
- ▪Photos of the podium ceremonies went viral, prompting backlash from politicians and activists.
- ▪The CIF enacted a pilot program that awarded higher placements to female athletes finishing behind trans athletes.
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OutKick California trans athlete podium controversy ignites outrage among politicians, activists Trump's DOJ filed a Title IX lawsuit against California's education agencies after Hernandez won two state titles last year By Jackson Thompson OutKick Published May 17, 2026 1:06pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video AB Hernandez defeats Reese Hogan, named co-champion in girls’ high jump event at California meet AB Hernandez, a trans student at Jurupa Valley HS, beats Reese Hogan of Crean Lutheran HS to be named co-champ of the girls' high jump at the CIF Southern Section Championship Finals in Moorpark, Calif., on May 16, 2026.
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