Lindsay Hecox

Lindsay Hecox

student United States

Lindsay Hecox is a transgender athlete and a former freshman at Boise State University who gained national attention after challenging Idaho's sports ban that prohibited transgender women from competing in women's sports. Her legal battle highlighted the ongoing debates over transgender rights in athletics and the broader implications of such laws on equality and inclusion in sports.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
303,951
Power
19,284$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 6.00 0.09% +0% 331,002,651 303,951 $21,000,000 19,284$
Totals 2 331,002,651 303,951 $21,000,000 19,284$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: The trans athlete started the legal battle in 2020, but tried to have it dismissed in September after the Supreme Court agreed in July to hear the case. 5

Fox News: Federal judge rejects trans athlete's bid to dismiss Supreme Court case

United States United States: Lindsay Hecox is a former Boise State University transgender athlete who filed a lawsuit for trans inclusion in women's sports. 5

Fox News: SCOTUS battle over trans athletes in women's sports gets big update

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Lindsay Hecox, a long distance runner, lodged a legal challenge against the Idaho law prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in women's sports. 9

BBC: US Supreme Court to review bans on trans athletes in female sports

United States United States: Idaho asked the Supreme Court to hear its case involving Lindsay Hecox, a trans athlete wanting to compete on Boise State’s women’s track team. 6

Fox News: Supreme Court takes up transgender student athletes case