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USA Fencing Faces Backlash Over Transgender Competition Disqualification

4/11/2025

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USA Fencing is under fire after female fencer Stephanie Turner was disqualified for declining to compete against transgender athlete Redmond Sullivan at the Cherry Blossom Open. The Department of Education's Title IX team is now investigating, prompted by President Trump's executive order on gender competition. USA Fencing stands firm on its commitment to safety and inclusion.

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USA Fencing is under fire after female fencer Stephanie Turner was disqualified for declining to compete against transgender athlete Redmond Sullivan at the Cherry Blossom Open. The Department of Education's Title IX team is now investigating, prompted by President Trump's executive order on gender competition. USA Fencing stands firm on its commitment to safety and inclusion.