{"id":2082122,"date":"2023-10-28T09:11:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T13:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-runner-goes-from-172nd-to-5th-place-after-switching-to-compete-as-a-girl\/"},"modified":"2023-10-28T09:14:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-28T13:14:43","slug":"maine-runner-goes-from-172nd-to-5th-place-after-switching-to-compete-as-a-girl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-runner-goes-from-172nd-to-5th-place-after-switching-to-compete-as-a-girl\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine runner jumps from 172nd to 5th place after transitioning to compete as a female."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmaine-runner-goes-from-172nd-to-5th-place-after-switching-to-compete-as-a-girl%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2082122&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Former Cross Country Runner Speaks Out on Transgender Athlete in Women&#8217;s Sports<\/h2>\n<p>Teagan Ewings, a\u200c former cross country runner, is amazed by the\u200d changes in school \u2063sports \u200cas she watches\u2064 her sister, Teanne, compete against a transgender \u200cathlete. In \u200dan \u200binterview with The Epoch Times, Teagan expresses her surprise at the inclusion of \u200btransgender \u2062athletes in high school races, something \u2064that was unimaginable\u2062 during her time as a runner. The impact of this inclusion is evident as the male runner, who now identifies as a girl, consistently outperforms \u2064his female\u2063 competitors.<\/p>\n<h3>Changing Landscape \u2062of \u200bSchool\u200d Sports<\/h3>\n<p>Just a year\u200d ago, this runner participated in\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/10-sports-that-put-cross-dressing-men-ahead-of-womens-fair-play\/\" title=\"10 Sports That Prioritize Cross-Dressing Men Over Women's Fair Play\">cross-country races<\/a> \u2063as \u200ca boy, ranking 172nd in the state. However, after \u2063transitioning to women&#8217;s cross country, their running times\u2063 have skyrocketed, making them one\u200b of the \u200ctop female runners in the\u200c state. Their recent victory in \u2063a 5K race, beating the second-place girl\u200c by \u200b66 seconds, highlights their dominance in the\u200b sport.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ranked \u200cfifth overall\u200c among \u200dall women\u200d in the state<\/li>\n<li>Ranked \u2063third among small-school athletes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Meanwhile, Teanne Ewings, Teagan&#8217;s sister, holds the second\u2062 position in the state&#8217;s division for small-school athletes.<\/p>\n<h2>Controversy and Concerns<\/h2>\n<p>The inclusion of a transgender\u200b athlete in women&#8217;s sports has sparked a heated \u2064debate among\u2063 students and parents. While some argue\u200c for inclusivity and the\u2063 importance of allowing \u200bindividuals to participate in the sport they\u2064 identify with, others fear that this could mark the end of women&#8217;s sports. \u200bConcerns\u2062 are raised about \u2063the inherent physical advantages that males have over\u2063 females, such as larger hearts, more leg muscles,\u200c and stronger\u2064 bones. These advantages, \u200dcoupled \u200dwith the efficiency of their running stride and the ability \u200cto build more muscle due\u2064 to testosterone, \u2062create an unlevel playing field.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parents worry \u200dabout the impact on their daughters&#8217; athletic\u200b achievements and college applications<\/li>\n<li>Some believe \u2063that the \u200dMaine Principals Association (MPA)\u200b prioritizes gender identity \u2064over fair competition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Challenges and \u2064Potential Solutions<\/h2>\n<p>Parents who oppose the inclusion of transgender athletes in women&#8217;s sports \u200cface limited options to address the situation. They can file\u200b complaints with their \u200dlocal school districts, citing Title IX, the U.S. law aimed at ensuring gender equity \u200din \u200ceducation. If that fails, lawsuits may be considered. However, the MPA&#8217;s handbook \u200backnowledges the athletic\u200d advantage that boys \u200bhave over girls and \u2063supports\u200b the inclusion of transgender athletes.\u200b The Gender\u200b Identity \u2063Equity Committee (GIE) has\u2062 the authority to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-runner-goes-from-172nd-to-5th-place-after-switching-to-compete-as-a-girl\/\" title=\"Maine runner jumps from 172nd to 5th place after transitioning to compete as a female.\">decline cross-sex competition requests<\/a> but must consider various criteria.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical\u2064 traits, previous athletic performance, and\u2064 puberty\u200d status\u2062 are among \u2063the criteria considered<\/li>\n<li>However, no test can determine someone&#8217;s gender identity,\u2064 as it is an\u200c internal experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Parents question the fairness of the\u200c current situation, where a male runner significantly improves their ranking when competing as a girl. They feel that the MPA&#8217;s acknowledgment of the athletic advantage boys possess is not being adequately addressed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u2064 impact does the dominance of transgender athletes in women&#8217;s sports have on the opportunities \u200dand scholarship prospects for female athletes?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200dS sports has stirred up controversy and raised concerns among athletes and spectators\u2062 alike. Many \u200cargue that allowing transgender athletes \u2064to compete in women&#8217;s sports creates an unfair \u200dadvantage due\u2062 to physiological differences between males and females. \u200cThis case exemplifies that argument, as the transgender athlete consistently outperforms\u200d their female \u200dcounterparts, achieving remarkable success within a short period of time.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main concerns\u2063 raised is the potential impact \u200bon female athletes&#8217; opportunities and scholarship prospects. With a transgender athlete dominating the \u2063competition, it is argued that female athletes may have fewer opportunities to shine and earn\u200c recognition for their achievements. Additionally, the influx of transgender\u200c athletes may affect the recruitment process for college sports teams, potentially disadvantaging female athletes \u2063who may not receive the same\u2062 level of attention from coaches and scouts.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boy-pretending-to-be-a-girl-wins-girls-high-school-state-skiing-championship-its-not-fair\/\" title=\"Boy wins girls' skiing championship by pretending to be a girl, causing controversy.\">controversy surrounding transgender athletes<\/a> in women&#8217;s sports extends beyond fairness and opportunities. Some argue\u200c that\u200c allowing\u2062 male-bodied individuals to compete in female sports undermines the\u2064 concept of \u2063sex-segregated sports, which were established to ensure fair\u200b competition and protect the integrity of \u2064women&#8217;s sports.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of transgender inclusion in women&#8217;s \u200bsports argue that it promotes inclusivity and provides transgender individuals with equal opportunities to participate \u200bin athletics. They\u200d argue that denying transgender athletes the right to participate \u200bwould be discriminatory and perpetuate exclusionary practices. However, opponents argue that fairness should be the primary\u2062 consideration, and that accommodating \u2063transgender individuals should not come at the expense of \u2062fair competition.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2063 the \u200cdebate\u2064 continues, decisions regarding transgender inclusion in women&#8217;s\u200d sports \u2064will have far-reaching implications. It is important for governing bodies and \u2064sports\u2062 organizations\u2062 to carefully consider the concerns and arguments from all sides and develop \u200dcomprehensive policies that address the complexities of this issue. Striking a balance between \u2063inclusivity and fair competition is undoubtedly a challenging task, but it is vital for preserving the integrity and\u2063 spirit of women&#8217;s sports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former cross country runner Teagan Ewings is perplexed as she watches her sister, Teanne, compete in high school meets. The presence of a transgender athlete, who identifies as a girl, running against her sister was unimaginable during Teagan&#8217;s time in high school.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":259,"featured_media":2082123,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2082122","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082122","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/259"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2082122"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082122\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2082123"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2082122"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2082122"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2082122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}