Track meet articles
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Grulla’s Montes highlights strong start for RGV during Day 1 of state track meet
AUSTIN — Grulla senior Fatima Montes never dreamed she’d compete at the UIL state track meet. The four-year letterman had never placed higher than fourth at the regional meet during her first three years, with only the top two finishers advancing to state. This year, however, everything changed. The Gators’ thrower entered her final season […]
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West Virginia middle school students barred from track meet after protesting transgender athlete's inclusion
Last week, five middle school girls were barred from competing in a track and field event after protesting a court's ruling to block enforcement of the state's "Save Women's Sports Act," according to the West Virginia Attorney General's office. The state law prohibited transgender girls from competing against biological girls in sports. But, in a 2-1 ruling, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found the law violated Title IX, siding with the American Civil Liberties Union, its West Virginia...
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West Virginia middle school girls refuse to compete against biological male at county track meet
by WorldTribune Staff, April 22, 2024 One of the first shots in the fight against biological males competing in female athletic events was fired by a group of middle school girls in West Virginia. During the shot put competition at the 2024 Harrison County Middle School Championships on Thursday afternoon at Liberty High School in […]