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

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LATimes

The transgender junior from Jurupa Valley High School — who competed despite a directive from Trump that she be barred from doing so — won state titles in the girls’ triple jump and the girl’s high jump and took second place in the girls’ long jump.

Hernandez’s success at the 2025 CIF State Track and Field Championships in Clovis came amid high heat — with temperatures above 100 degrees for much of the day — and under an intense spotlight.

Despite all that, Hernandez appeared calm and focused as she competed. When her name was announced for the long jump, she waved to the crowd. When she was announced for the high jump, she smiled.

Hernandez beat out all other competitors in the triple jump, though the runner-up was also awarded 1st place under new rules established by the California Interscholastic Federation after Trump issued his threats.

Good for her!

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2. I think that is truly astounding considering stress plus 100 degree temps.

I agree with the two-winner solution.

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3. Don't forget to mention

that she also tied with two other girls in the high jump (all three jumped the exact same height) and came second in the long jump.

It's just that if you leave that out, it might come across as if you're trying to imply that she dominated the competition, when in fact she was completely on par with the other top girls who were competing.

Here's what one of the other girls who shared the high jump gold medal said:

“Sharing the podium was nothing but an honor,” White said. “As a part of the queer community I want AB Hernandez to know we all have her back.”

https://www.kcra.com/article/california-track-and-field-finals-ab-hernandez-results/64936156