College Park, Md. — USA Fencing disqualified a fencer from a women's tournament in Maryland after she refused to face an opponent whom she says is transgender. Stephanie Turner was competing on March ...

(NewsNation) – A fencer in Maryland was disqualified from a USA Fencing-sanctioned regional tournament after she refused to compete against a transgender opponent last month. During the competition ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Note: Language in paragraph 10 that some readers may find offensive) (Reuters) - USA Fencing said on Thursday its decision to ...

A female fencer who was disqualified for refusing to face a transgender competitor has been lauded with a “courage” award from a women’s rights brand. Stephanie Turner, 31, was booted from USA Fencing ...

The cisgender fencer who made headlines for refusing to compete against a trans opponent at a recent tournament has been awarded $5,000 by an anti-trans athletics apparel company. Right-wing outlet GB ...

Women's fencer Stephanie Turner became a household name overnight among activists for women's rights in sports. A viral video of Turner kneeling to protest a transgender opponent ignited more debate ...

The fencing competitors looked virtually identical, clad head-to-toe in protective gear. But Stephanie Turner believed the athlete at the other end of the strip was not like her in one crucial way.

(Reuters) - USA Fencing said on Thursday its decision to disqualify a female fencer from a recent event in Maryland after she refused to compete against a transgender opponent was in line with rules ...