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Aayden Gallagher Dominates Women's 400m Heat at Oregon State Championships, Sparking Controversy Over Aster Jones' Loss

May 19, 2024, 02:00 AM

Aayden Gallagher, a male athlete, dominated the women's 400m heat at the Oregon Track & Field State Championships. He is set to compete in the state championship final. This event has sparked controversy, with many expressing outrage over biological men competing in women's sports. Aster Jones was reported to have been unfairly deprived of her first-place spot in the Women's 200m by Gallagher. Riley Gaines described the situation as 'lunacy,' and there were audible boos from the crowd. Critics argue that this undermines the integrity of women's sports and have called for coaches and parents to take a stand. Additionally, there have been reports of threats faced by female runners and their families for speaking out.