Trans Athlete Wins High Jump Event at CIF Track and Field Finals

Teen trans athlete at center of rightwing attacks wins track events in California

AB Hernandez, 16, ties for first place in two events as Trump administration threatens to withhold federal fundingA teenage transgender athlete in California, who has been at the center of widespread political attacks by rightwing pundits and the Trump administration, won in two track events over the weekend. The 16-year-old athlete, AB Hernandez, tied for first place alongside two other athletes in the high jump, and tied for first place in the…

Transgender student athlete medals in California track championships amid protests, scrutiny from Trump administration

A transgender teenager from Jurupa Valley competed in Saturday's CIF track-and-field finals despite drawing national scrutiny and criticism from President Donald Trump over her participation earlier in the week.

Transgender track athlete wins gold in California state championships despite Trump threat

Transgender athlete AB Hernandez, a 16-year-old junior at Jurupa Valley High School, won multiple metals at California's state track and field championships Saturday, after President Trump ordered officials to block her from competing.

Transgender athlete wins girls high jump event at California track and field finals as protests rage amid controversy

AB Hernandez, a transgender high school student athlete, placed first in the girls’ high jump, finishing the event with no failed attempts and setting the high mark of 5 feet, 7 inches.

Trans athlete wins H.S. high jump title in Calif.

Transgender athlete AB Hernandez was co-champion in the girls' high jump at the California high school track and field championship Saturday and placed second in the long jump.

Transgender track and field athlete makes history after winning at California championships

The 2025 CIF Track and Field Championships in Clovis, California, drew national attention and reignited the debate over transgender females in women’s sports.