Close Menu
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Relationships
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Celebrity Kids
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Disclaimer
  • About us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contribute & Advertise with Us
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest Vimeo
GistFestGistFest
  • Entertainment

    Tyla Stuns at MTV VMAs 2025, Wins Best Afrobeats Over Burna Boy & Asake

    September 18, 2025

    Shock Divorce Filing: Akon’s Wife Reportedly Ends 29-Year Marriage

    September 17, 2025

    Wrestlepalooza 2025 Returns with John Cena as SB19 Drops Global Hits: Sports & Pop Collide

    September 16, 2025

    From Billboards to TikTok: How Social Media Took Over Film Promotion

    September 15, 2025

    Naira Marley Attacked On Stage? Viral Benin Republic Concert Sparks Chaos & Debate

    September 12, 2025
  • Lifestyle

    Tyla Stuns at MTV VMAs 2025, Wins Best Afrobeats Over Burna Boy & Asake

    September 18, 2025

    Shock Divorce Filing: Akon’s Wife Reportedly Ends 29-Year Marriage

    September 17, 2025

    Wrestlepalooza 2025 Returns with John Cena as SB19 Drops Global Hits: Sports & Pop Collide

    September 16, 2025

    From Billboards to TikTok: How Social Media Took Over Film Promotion

    September 15, 2025

    Naira Marley Attacked On Stage? Viral Benin Republic Concert Sparks Chaos & Debate

    September 12, 2025
  • Relationships

    Tyla Stuns at MTV VMAs 2025, Wins Best Afrobeats Over Burna Boy & Asake

    September 18, 2025

    Shock Divorce Filing: Akon’s Wife Reportedly Ends 29-Year Marriage

    September 17, 2025

    Wrestlepalooza 2025 Returns with John Cena as SB19 Drops Global Hits: Sports & Pop Collide

    September 16, 2025

    From Billboards to TikTok: How Social Media Took Over Film Promotion

    September 15, 2025

    Naira Marley Attacked On Stage? Viral Benin Republic Concert Sparks Chaos & Debate

    September 12, 2025
  • Tips & Tricks

    Tyla Stuns at MTV VMAs 2025, Wins Best Afrobeats Over Burna Boy & Asake

    September 18, 2025

    Shock Divorce Filing: Akon’s Wife Reportedly Ends 29-Year Marriage

    September 17, 2025

    Wrestlepalooza 2025 Returns with John Cena as SB19 Drops Global Hits: Sports & Pop Collide

    September 16, 2025

    From Billboards to TikTok: How Social Media Took Over Film Promotion

    September 15, 2025

    Naira Marley Attacked On Stage? Viral Benin Republic Concert Sparks Chaos & Debate

    September 12, 2025
  • Celebrity Kids

    Brody Jenner Ties the Knot With Tia Blanco in Dreamy Malibu Ceremony — See the Intimate Moments

    July 17, 2025

    Madison LeCroy Welcomes Baby No. 2 — the Heartwarming Story Behind the Name

    July 9, 2025

    Ariana Zolciak Supports Kim Zolciak and Siblings Amid Ongoing Money Issues

    July 7, 2025

    Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge Revisit Lavish Wedding Venue Amid Backlash Over Cheating Rumors

    June 24, 2025

    Exes Megan Fox and MGK Unveil Their Baby Girl’s Name Following ‘Celestial Seed’ Mix-Up

    June 20, 2025
Subscribe
GistFestGistFest
Home » Critics Boo High School Trans Athlete After Winning Girls 200m Final
News

Critics Boo High School Trans Athlete After Winning Girls 200m Final

DamiBy DamiMay 30, 20244 Mins Read
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Reddit Telegram Email
A picture of Aayden Gallagher and a competitor
Source: Pinterest
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email
A picture of Aayden Gallagher and a competitor
Source: Pinterest

In a recent development, a high school athlete was booed after she won a race in an Oregon sports event. Aayden Gallagher, a transgender woman, faced an unpleasant reaction to winning gold in the 200-meter finals on May 19, 2024, taking home a state championship.

When the game started, she went to a very slow start before changing the pace of the event and winning the race in an unchallenged manner. However, her victory was met with jeers that rained down on her from the stand by the audience. Gallagher won the race by completing it in 23.82 seconds. 

Upon crossing the finish line, family members of her competitors did not hesitate to show their displeasure with her victory. Additionally, during the competition, she was a victim of constant harassment. All of which climaxed when she climbed the podium during the award presentation.

She came in second in the 200-meter preliminary race, crossing the finish line a mere 0.17 seconds after the winner. She also came in second in the 400-meter race, losing by 0.15 seconds.

ALSO READ: Caitlyn Jenner Drums Support for New York County’s Ban on Transgender Athletes Participating in Women’s Sports

The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) has a policy that allows transgender students to compete in the gender category. However, the policy has been heavily criticized and overwhelmed with negative responses. 

To give its students equality, the association allows students to participate in any sports category as long as it matches their gender identity. According to the policy, once a student has informed the school of their desired gender affirmations, they will register with their choice.

Rules like this one help uphold eligibility equality and expand the number of students who can participate in interscholastic activities. They also foster harmony and fair competition among member schools.

POLL—Should Laws Be Enacted To Protect LGBTQ+ Individuals From Workplace Discrimination?

After the event, Gallagher’s victory quickly gained online attention on social media. Most of the comments, which were negative, criticized her for competing in the girls’ section, claiming that men are born stronger and quicker than women. Others insulted the high school student with transphobic remarks.

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines was the main critic of the situation. Gaines has always been vocal about her negative opinion of transgender athletes. She took to social media to express her dissatisfaction with the incident. She mocked the competition by saying that after finishing second in the 400 meters, male competitor Aayden Gallagher won the women’s 200-meter state title in Oregon.

Famously, Gaines tied for fifth place in the NCAA women’s division with Lia Thomas, the first openly transgender champion. This spurred Gaines to oppose transgender athletes competing in the women’s division publicly.

ALSO READ: Former Olympic Swimmer Sharron Davies Slams Transgender Athlete for Competing in Women’s Sports

Gaines has discussed transgender athletes on X before. This is not the first time. Gaines proposed that darts player Deta Hedman receive payment for her choice to withdraw from a Denmark Open quarterfinal match against transgender player Noe-Lynn van Leuven. 

In other news, the NAIA was the first collegiate athletic association to forbid transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports. Students who are biologically female and have not had hormone therapy are the only ones who may compete against women.

You Might Also Like:

Protesters Chant “Liar” Against Joe Biden at Morehouse

Californians Blast Gavin Newsom’s Request for Help Designing New Coin

Young Sheldon Finale Cameo Changes Viewers’ Interpretation of the Series

X Users Slam Rep. Crockett for Selling T-Shirt Based off Feud With MTG

Greg Abbott Pardons Killer of BLM Protester, Sparks Outrage

Riley Gaines Transgender athletes Women in Sports
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous ArticleFamily of Black Boy Sentenced to Electric Chair in 1930 Sues County After His Exoneration
Next Article Donald Trump Calls for Removal of Joe Biden From White House

Related Posts

Entertainment

Tyla Stuns at MTV VMAs 2025, Wins Best Afrobeats Over Burna Boy & Asake

September 18, 2025
Entertainment

Wrestlepalooza 2025 Returns with John Cena as SB19 Drops Global Hits: Sports & Pop Collide

September 16, 2025
Entertainment

From Billboards to TikTok: How Social Media Took Over Film Promotion

September 15, 2025
Latest Posts

Tyla Stuns at MTV VMAs 2025, Wins Best Afrobeats Over Burna Boy & Asake

September 18, 2025

Shock Divorce Filing: Akon’s Wife Reportedly Ends 29-Year Marriage

September 17, 2025

Wrestlepalooza 2025 Returns with John Cena as SB19 Drops Global Hits: Sports & Pop Collide

September 16, 2025

From Billboards to TikTok: How Social Media Took Over Film Promotion

September 15, 2025

Naira Marley Attacked On Stage? Viral Benin Republic Concert Sparks Chaos & Debate

September 12, 2025

The Fall 2025 Movie Slate Is Massive: Blockbusters, Prestige, and Popcorn Surprises Await

September 11, 2025

Mr Eazi & Temi Otedola’s Triple Wedding: From Monaco to Iceland, A Love Story in Three Acts

September 10, 2025

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Engagement Is More Than Romance—It’s a Cultural Power Play

September 9, 2025
About
About

We’re a news, entertainment and lifestyle hub that is dedicated to giving you quality insight on the latest lifestyle news, movie and TV news, celebrity news and lots more.

Contact us: info@gistfest.com

MOST POPULAR

Alina Nikitina: Everything We Know About the Russian Model

October 4, 2023

Jacob’s Ladder Piercing: All You Need To Know

July 21, 2023

Jennifer Rauchet: Inside the Life of Pete Hegseth’s Wife

August 30, 2023

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox!

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Disclaimer
  • About us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contribute & Advertise with Us
© 2025 GistFest. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.