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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sophie Austin

California changed rules for a track-and-field meet after a trans athlete’s success. What to know

California is opening up its track-and-field championship to more girls after a transgender athlete drew controversy for qualifying for the meet.

The California Interscholastic Federation announced the temporary rule change Tuesday after high school junior AB Hernandez's success drew backlash, including from President Donald Trump. He criticized the athlete's participation in a social media post Tuesday, though the group said it decided on the rule change before that.

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