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School told girls 'transgenders have more rights' as trans runner took away girl's varsity spot, parent says

The article discusses a controversy at a high school in Oregon where a transgender student, Aayden Gallagher, who identifies as female, competed in the girls' track and field events, leading to significant debate over fairness in sports. Gallagher, who previously competed as a male, won the 200-meter and 400-meter races at the Sherwood Need for Speed Classic, displacing a female athlete from a varsity spot. The parent of the affected female athlete expressed frustration, arguing that transgender athletes have more rights than biological girls, which has led to discussions about the Oregon School Activities Association's (OSAA) policies on transgender participation. These policies allow students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity without requiring hormone therapy or surgery. Critics argue this gives transgender girls an unfair physical advantage, while supporters emphasize the importance of inclusivity and the rights of transgender students to participate in sports. The issue has sparked a broader conversation about balancing competitive equity with inclusivity in school sports.

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