AB Hernandez of Jurupa Valley wins bronze at state track meet
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 1:42 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Jurupa Valley senior AB Hernandez secured a bronze medal in the long jump at the CIF state championship meet. Hernandez, a transgender athlete, tied for third with a cisgender competitor. The competition included muted protests regarding Hernandez's participation. This result highlights ongoing discussions about transgender athletes in competitive sports. Hernandez's performance contributes to the narrative surrounding inclusion and equity in athletics.
- •AB Hernandez placed third in long jump at the CIF state championship.
- •Hernandez tied for bronze with a cisgender competitor.
- •The meet saw muted protests about transgender athletes' participation.
- •This result furthers discussions on inclusion in sports.
- 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — Transgender Jurupa Valley senior AB Hernandez wins state track medal amid muted protest
"Jurupa Valley senior AB Hernandez placed third in the long jump alongside a cisgender girl also awarded a bronze medal at the CIF state championship meet.
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