Trans track star sweeps three events, shares first-place podium and qualifies for CA state meet yet again
Trans athlete AB Hernandez excelled at the 2026 CIF Southern Section Track & Field Masters Meet, winning first place in the long jump, triple jump, and high jump. This achievement qualifies Hernandez for the upcoming California state championship meet for the second consecutive year. The situation has sparked discussions about the participation of transgender athletes in girls' sports, highlighting differing perspectives among competitors.
- ▪AB Hernandez won first place in three events at the CIF Southern Section Track & Field Masters Meet.
- ▪Hernandez's victories qualify them for the California state championship meet.
- ▪The presence of transgender athletes in girls' sports has become a contentious topic among competitors and activists.
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OutKick-Sports Trans track star sweeps three events, shares first-place podium and qualifies for CA state meet yet again Trans athlete AB Hernandez turned in first place finishes in long jump, triple jump and high jump By Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick Published May 24, 2026 7:23am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trans athlete earns state qualifier in girls’ triple jump at California track & field meet AB Hernandez took the top score in the girls’ triple jump at the 2026 CIF Southern Section Track & Field Masters Meet in Moorpark, California, on Saturday to earn a state qualification. (Credit: OutKick/Fox News Digital) MOORPARK, Calif.
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