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California's high school track finals will award an extra medal in events where a transgender athlete like junior AB Hernandez places in the top three. This rule change by the California Interscholastic Federation, in response to Hernandez's success, has sparked debate and protests. Hernandez led in the high jump, long jump, and triple jump. The federation's rule aims to provide opportunities to all students while complying with state laws that allow trans students to compete based on their gender identity.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff