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United States runner Nikki Hiltz criticizes Supreme Court ruling

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American Olympic middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz, who identifies as transgender nonbinary and competes in women’s events, publicly reacted to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on transgender athletes. On Tuesday, the Court ruled 6-3 in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox that West Virginia and Idaho may enforce laws requiring student-athletes to compete based on biological sex at birth, citing Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause. Speaking Saturday after winning the mile at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, with a time of 4:17.49, Hiltz said they were not surprised but disappointed, emphasizing trans inclusion and gender affirmation in sports.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

Last year Hiltz describes gender fluid identity
Tuesday Supreme Court issues 6-3 decision
Tuesday Court upholds West Virginia, Idaho laws
Tuesday Kavanaugh authors majority opinion language
Saturday Hiltz races Prefontaine Classic mile
Saturday Hiltz wins mile in 4:17.49
Saturday Hiltz criticizes Supreme Court transgender ruling

News Intelligence

The Supreme Court's decision could impact school sports nationwide. It upholds laws requiring student-athletes to compete based on biological sex. This may affect transgender students in your community. Check your local school district's policies on transgender athletes.