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Transgender, nonbinary runner Nikki Hiltz advances in 1,500m women’s event at Olympics

Nikki Hiltz, a non-binary American runner, advanced to the 1,500-meter semifinals on Tuesday after placing third in the heats. Although Hiltz was born female and competes in the women’s division, she identifies as transgender and non-binary and is an advocate for transgender women and girls in sports. “I definitely don’t want my identity to be […]

Afghan Olympic runner competes with message to the Taliban on her bib

Afghan sprinter Kimia Yousofi competed in the 100 metres at the Olympics with a message about women’s rights written on the back of her bib. After finishing last in the qualifying round on Friday, Yusofi lifted his bib to reveal messages written on the back that appeared to read “Education,” “Sport” and “Our Rights,” according […]

Transgender high school runner in Washington wins state title in girls 400-meter dash

Veronica Garcia, a transgender high school runner from Washington, competed in the girls’ 400-meter race on Saturday. Garcia won the tournament and became the Washington state champion in the girls’ 400 meters. Garcia ran the race in 55.75 seconds, one second faster than the second-place runner’s time of 56.75, according to the Pacific Northwest Athletic […]

Transgender Runner Leaves Girls in the Dust in Portland

A transgender athlete sparked controversy after appearing from the back of the pack and defying her female opponents to win a high school girls’ 400-meter race in Portland, beating her fellow students by dozens of yards. It’s brewing. Aiden Gallagher, a 10th grade student at McDaniel High School who identifies as female, completely dominated Wednesday’s […]