Fencer Stephanie Turner Refuses to Compete Against Transgender Opponent.

 

Stephanie Turner is trending in Global Sports because the fencer is currently receiving attention for her refusal to compete with a transgender opponent at the Cherry Blossom, a competition held last weekend at the University of Maryland.

Stephanie Turner took a knee instead of facing Redmond Sullivan, a biological male who transitioned last year and now competes in the women's division.

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Stephanie's actions led to her expulsion from the tournament in accordance with the governing body's transgender policy. The fencer's expulsion has generated widespread outrage towards USA Fencing from many netizens who have now called for Stephanie to be reinstated in the game.