Stephanie Turner
Stephanie Turner is a 31-year-old women's fencer who garnered media attention for her controversial protest against competing with a transgender opponent, Redmond Sullivan, during the Cherry Blossom Open at the University of Maryland. In a highly publicized act of defiance, Turner took a knee before the bout, citing her objections to USA Fencing's gender eligibility policies. This action led to her disqualification from the tournament, as she refused to compete against an opponent she identified as male, despite Sullivan being recognized as a female athlete under current rules. Turner has since expressed concerns about the repercussions of her decision on her fencing career and personal relationships.
Born on Jan 01, 1992 (33 years old)
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Stephanie Turner kneeled to protest a transgender opponent, and was subsequently punished by USA Fencing.
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Stephanie Turner went viral after being punished by USA Fencing for kneeling in protest of a trans opponent.
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Stephanie Turner ignited global backlash against the organization when she recorded a video of her kneeling in protest of a trans opponent during a competition.
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Stephanie Turner sparked mass backlash and federal intervention by protesting a trans opponent.
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Stephanie Turner sparked mass backlash and federal intervention by protesting a trans opponent in USA Fencing.
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Women's fencer Stephanie Turner kneels in protest in front of transgender athlete Redmond Sullivan.
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Stephanie Turner is a fencer who refused to compete against a transgender athlete.
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Stephanie Turner was disqualified and escorted out of a tournament for kneeling in protest of a trans opponent.
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Stephanie Turner testified to members of Congress at the DOGE Subcommittee's hearing on trans athletes in women's sports.
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Stephanie Turner was a female fencer who testified at the hearing after being punished by USA Fencing.
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