Former NCAA swimmer and outspoken advocate for sex-segregated sports, Riley Gaines, shared the footage on X (formerly Twitter), captioning it: “When the boy got off the podium, she assumed her rightful spot as champion.
The crowd erupts with applause. THIS is the way. Congrats to Reese Hogan, the REAL champ!!!”
The post, among others, sparked renewed debate over the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports—an issue that continues to divide public opinion and policy makers.
Hernandez Advances in State Competition
Hernandez, who is transgender, placed first in both the triple jump and long jump events and will advance to the CIF Southern Section Masters Meet on May 24.
The athlete currently holds the top marks in California for both events and placed seventh in the high jump.
