Boy Wins Girls’ Pole Vault Championship In Maine Days After State Pledged To Defy Trump Order

A transgender-identifying boy took first place in women’s pole vaulting at Maine’s Class B state championship on Monday, days after the state declared it would not enforce President Trump’s executive order banning males from female sports at public schools.

The victory by a boy in the female event helped Greely High School girls’ track and field team clinch the championship by one point. The same student, who now goes by a girl’s name, participated under a different name as a boy just one year earlier, prompting outrage from a local lawmaker who wants the administration to investigate.

Maine state lawmaker Lauren Libby drew attention to the controversy on Monday, writing on Facebook, “Two years ago, [boy’s name] tied for 5th place in boys pole vault. Tonight, ‘[girl’s name]’ won 1st place in the girls’ Maine State Class B Championship.” (Libby has since said that the student actually competed as a boy just one year ago, not two years ago.)

Alleigh Marré, the executive director of American Parents Coalition, ripped the MPA’s decision to allow males in girls’ sports in a statement sent to The Daily Wire.

“Parents across Maine—and the country—are fed up with being ignored while their daughters are forced to compete against biological males,” Marré said. “The Maine Principals’ Association’s decision isn’t just unfair; it’s an affront to every parent who expects their child to have a level playing field and is at odds with President Trump’s Executive Order protecting girls’ sports. Schools should be working alongside the Administration and supporting parents, not prioritizing politics.”

“The American Parents Coalition applauds Rep. Laurel Libby for standing up for female athletes and bringing attention to this issue,” the statement added.

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