Redmond Sullivan
Redmond Sullivan is a transgender athlete who competed in the Cherry Blossom Open fencing tournament and became the center of a controversy when fellow competitor Stephanie Turner refused to face him. Sullivan is recognized as a female athlete under USA Fencing's current transgender inclusion policies, which aim to create inclusive competition environments. The incident has sparked significant discussions about the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports and the implications for competitive fairness.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9 | 5.00 | 0.27% | +20% | 331,002,651 | 1,086,244 | $21,000,000 | 68,915$ |
| Brazil | 2 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 238,474 | $1,500,000 | 1,695$ |
| Hungary | 2 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 15,346 | $160,000 | 254$ |
| Kazakhstan | 2 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 18,776,707 | 25,265 | $180,000 | 242$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,407 | $62,000 | 41$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,168 | $54,000 | 34$ |
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 30,848 | $2,000,000 | 1,020$ |
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,774 | $1,400,000 | 772$ |
| Romania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 10,088 | $250,000 | 131$ |
| Totals | 20 | 705,511,379 | 1,437,614 | $26,606,000 | 73,104$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
The incident involving Turner and trans competitor Redmond Sullivan drew national attention.
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United States:
Stephanie Turner protested against trans competitor Redmond Sullivan.
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United States:
Redmond Sullivan was off the Wagner College women’s fencing team following a controversy at the Cherry Blossom Open.
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United States:
Women's fencer Stephanie Turner kneels in protest in front of transgender athlete Redmond Sullivan.
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Kazakhstan:
Redmond Sullivan is a transgender athlete who participated in women's competitions.
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United States:
Women's fencer Stephanie Turner kneels in protest in front of transgender athlete Redmond Sullivan.
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United States:
Turner refused to compete against trans competitor Redmond Sullivan at the Cherry Blossom Open.
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Costa Rica:
Redmond Sullivan was the transgender rival against whom Stephanie Turner refused to compete.
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Hungary:
Redmond Sullivan is a competitor from Wagner College who has won 18 out of 45 matches.
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Hungary:
Redmond Sullivan is a competitor from Wagner College who has won 18 out of 45 matches.
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