Girls walk out of cross country race over transgender teammate
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 17 Oct, 18:44 · Archive
About a dozen girls from Camas High School in Washington walked out of a cross country race on 13 October after their transgender teammate switched from boys' to girls' competition mid-season. The athlete had competed in the boys' division as recently as 5 September before making the switch.
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham praised the girls in a comment on social media, writing 'Good work girls'. Cunningham has previously argued that girls' and women's sports should be separated by sex, stating in an ESPN profile that she wants to protect opportunities for girls while rejecting accusations that she hates transgender people.
Supporters are organising a 'Camas Courage' rally for 21 October at 2600 NW Lake Road in Camas, Washington. Organiser Amy Sousa said adults are taking action to support the students. Expected participants include Republican state Senator John Braun and representatives from women's rights groups. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has said its gender-identity participation policy follows state law and cannot implement restrictions that would violate it. Supporters are also backing Initiative 638, which Washington voters will consider on 3 November.
How it is being reported
- Sophie Cunningham praises high school girls who stormed off at cross country race after male runner switched from boys' teamEarlier this week, a dozen teenage girls from Camas High School in Camas, Washington, refused to race after learning that they were facing a biological male athlete.Daily Mail Sport · 17 Oct, 18:32
- Sophie Cunningham commends Washington state girls who walked off cross country race over male teammateSophie Cunningham praised Camas High School girls who walked out of a cross-country race to protest a transgender teammate's switch to girls' competition.Fox News · 17 Oct, 13:09
- Rally planned to support Washington girls who refused to race against transgender teammate in cross countryAmy Sousa is organizing a "Camas Courage" rally after about a dozen Camas High School girls walked out of a cross country race over a transgender teammate.Fox News · 16 Oct, 17:54
In this story: Camas High School · Sophie Cunningham · Washington · Amy Sousa · John Braun · Washington Interscholastic Activities Association
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