A girls' track meet in Maine became the subject of widespread controversy after a trans athlete dominated multiple running events. The incident took place as the state faces internal and federal pressure to keep trans athletes out of girls' sports, and a lawsuit over the issue from President Donald Trump's administration.
A trans-identifying athlete who competed for North Yarmouth Academy in Yarmouth, Maine, won the girls' 800-meter and 1600-meter events. In October 2023, Fox News Digital reported that this athlete was transgender. Fox News Digital has reached out to North Yarmouth Academy for comment.
The athlete has been making national headlines in Maine dating back to that month after jumping to 4th place in the 5k divi...