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Transgender Athlete Wins Second Washington Track Title Amid Crowd Booing
Verónica Garcia, a 17-year-old transgender athlete from Washington, has won the girls' 400-meter state track championship for the second consecutive year, finishing the race in 55.70 seconds and beating her nearest competitor by over a second. Despite her victory, Garcia faced significant backlash, including boos from spectators and antagonistic chants such as "Let’s go, girls!" from individuals wearing "Save women's sports" and "Keep Women’s Sports Female" shirts. Garcia responded defiantly to the criticism, stating that the negativity only fueled her determination and expressing pride in her achievement. Washington state allows transgender athletes to compete in sports consistent with their gender identity, a policy in place since 2007, which has been challenged by President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to exclude men from women's sports. Critics argue that Garcia's participation is unfair to biological females, while supporters emphasize her right to compete and the importance of doing what is right despite opposition. The ongoing debate highlights tensions between transgender inclusion in sports and concerns over competitive fairness.



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