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Transgender Athlete Controversy Sparks Track Star's Resignation

1/9/2026

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Adaleia Cross, a former teammate, alleges a transgender athlete made inappropriate comments in the girls' locker room, prompting Cross to quit track.
The American Civil Liberties Union represents the transgender athlete and says a school investigation found the allegations unsubstantiated.
130 congressional Democrats signed an amicus brief supporting the transgender athlete in Supreme Court cases challenging state bans on transgender participation in sports.

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Adaleia Cross, a former teammate, alleges a transgender athlete made inappropriate comments in the girls' locker room, prompting Cross to quit track.
The American Civil Liberties Union represents the transgender athlete and says a school investigation found the allegations unsubstantiated.
130 congressional Democrats signed an amicus brief supporting the transgender athlete in Supreme Court cases challenging state bans on transgender participation in sports.