A Championship Victory That Shook the Stadium
AB Hernandez, a 16-year-old transgender athlete from Jurupa Valley High School, left the track world stunned at the California State High School Track and Field Championships — not just for her athletic dominance,
but for the storm of protests that followed.
Dominating the Jumps
Hernandez secured gold in both the high jump and triple jump, clearing 5 feet 7 inches flawlessly and tying for first in the triple. She also added a silver medal in the long jump, marking one of the most decorated performances of the meet.
A Protest in the Skies
As she stood on the track, a small aircraft circled the stadium carrying a blunt message:
“No Boys in Girls’ Sports!”
The banner ignited a wave of reactions from the crowd and online — with many calling the act shameful, while others defended the protest.
Politics Meets Sports
The controversy had already been brewing. Former President Donald Trump had publicly pressured California to ban transgender athletes from girls’ competitions, even threatening to cut federal funding over the matter. Hernandez’s win became a direct flashpoint in this growing political battle.
Unbothered. Unmatched.
Through the chaos, Hernandez stayed focused. With medals in hand and composure in stride, she reminded everyone why she was there: to compete — and win. Her story is now at the center of national debate, but her results speak for themselves.