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.
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Turner, a competitive women's fencer, became an overnight sensation in the 'Save Women's Sports' movement when footage of her protest went viral.
'Save Women's Sports' activists react to chaotic SCOTUS hearing
United States· 2026-01-15
Fencer Stephanie Turner is one of the female athletes who signed the brief.
Barry Switzer, Olympians back female athletes in SCOTUS trans casesUnited States· 2025-12-12
Stephanie Turner refused to compete against transgender athlete Redmond Sullivan, causing significant controversy in the sports community.
Трансгендерная чирлидерша завершила карьеру
Kazakhstan· 2025-08-22
Stephanie Turner kneeled to protest a transgender opponent, and was subsequently punished by USA Fencing.
USA Fencing officials sue board after transgender athlete controversyUnited States· 2025-06-15
Stephanie Turner went viral after being punished by USA Fencing for kneeling in protest of a trans opponent.
Stephanie Turner reacts to USA Fencing's reversal of controversial policiesUnited States· 2025-06-14
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.
USA Fencing amends policies on LGBTQ-friendly host sites and national anthemUnited States· 2025-06-13Stephanie Turner sparked mass backlash and federal intervention by protesting a trans opponent.
USA Gymnastics is assessing transgender policy amid Simone Biles backlashUnited States· 2025-06-11
Stephanie Turner sparked mass backlash and federal intervention by protesting a trans opponent in USA Fencing.
USA Gymnastics deleted trans policy pages, as Biles-Gaines feud rocks nationUnited States· 2025-06-08
Women's fencer Stephanie Turner kneels in protest in front of transgender athlete Redmond Sullivan.
Democrats admit going too far left on abortion and trans issues, fear backlashUnited States· 2025-05-20
Stephanie Turner is a fencer who refused to compete against a transgender athlete.
Payton McNabb Witnesses Dems Not Subscribing To Trans Lie (Off Camera Of Course)United States· 2025-05-10
Stephanie Turner was disqualified and escorted out of a tournament for kneeling in protest of a trans opponent.
USA Fencing controversy grows after DOGE hearing on trans athletesUnited States· 2025-05-09Stephanie Turner testified to members of Congress at the DOGE Subcommittee's hearing on trans athletes in women's sports.
DOGE trans athlete hearing witnesses open up on chaotic scenesUnited States· 2025-05-08Stephanie Turner was a female fencer who testified at the hearing after being punished by USA Fencing.
Trans athlete battle: DOGE hearing on women's sports gets chaoticUnited States· 2025-05-08
Stephanie Turner refused to compete against transgender opponent Redmond Sullivan at the Cherry Blossom Tournament.
Navratilova attacca atleta transgender alla Maratona di Boston «Quest'uomo ha barato e lo sa»
Italy· 2025-04-23
Fencer Stephanie Turner appears on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss the moment she took a knee in protest of a transgender opponent during a tournament.
UK Supreme Court rules legal definition of woman is biologicalUnited States· 2025-04-16
Fencer Stephanie Turner recently drew viral attention to the issue of trans inclusion in women's fencing.
Trump vs. Maine: DOJ announces lawsuit over trans athletes in girls' sportsUnited States· 2025-04-16
The announcement comes weeks after women's fencer Stephanie Turner was punished for kneeling in protest of a trans competitor.
DOGE to hold hearing on transgender incident with USA FencingUnited States· 2025-04-15Fencer Stephanie Turner appears on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss the moment she took a knee in protest of a transgender opponent during a tournament.
Top US hospital hit with scathing ad campaign over 'extreme woke' agendaUnited States· 2025-04-14
Stephanie Turner declined to face a transgender athlete during a competition in Maryland.
Lifelong Democrat mom confronts California lawmaker over transgender athletesUnited States· 2025-04-13
Stephanie Turner was disqualified from a tournament for refusing to compete against a transgender athlete.
Women’s sports activist awards fencer who refused to compete against transgender athleteUnited States· 2025-04-12
Female fencer Stephanie Turner took a knee in protest of trans competitor Redmond Sullivan.
Trans fencer controversy: USA Fencing responds federal probeUnited States· 2025-04-12Fencer Stephanie Turner appears on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss the moment she took a knee in protest of a transgender opponent during a tournament and the message she hopes to send.
Trans athlete controversy: Martina Navratilova questions Dems over their stance on issueUnited States· 2025-04-10
Stephanie Turner took a knee in protest when paired with a transgender opponent at a major competition.
Redmond Sullivan off college team amid USA Fencing controversyUnited States· 2025-04-09
Fencer Stephanie Turner took a knee in protest of competing against a transgender athlete.
Linda McMahon's warning to those who allow trans athletes in women's sportsUnited States· 2025-04-09Stephanie Turner refused to compete against a transgender athlete, leading to her disqualification.
“Это мужчина“: красавица из Казахстана высказалась о скандале с трансгендером: 09 апреля 2025, 13:50Kazakhstan· 2025-04-09
Stephanie Turner, a female fencer, refused to compete against a transgender opponent.
Sen. Ted Cruz Opens Investigation Into USA Fencing Over Trans Athlete PolicyUnited States· 2025-04-08Stephanie Turner was disqualified from the tournament and escorted off the premises for refusing to compete against her male opponent.
John Oliver Wants Ladies To Shut Up And Let The Dudes Win | Amber HardingUnited States· 2025-04-08
Fencer Stephanie Turner appears on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss her protest against a transgender opponent.
'Harry Potter' author hits back at John Oliver over trans athlete supportUnited States· 2025-04-08
Fencer Stephanie Turner appears on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss the moment she took a knee in protest of a transgender opponent during a tournament.
Oklahoma Sooners athletes attend Riley Gaines eventUnited States· 2025-04-08
Female fencer Stephanie Turner was honored as a Courage Wins Champion for her decision to take a knee instead of competing against a biological male during an event earlier this month.
Stephanie Turner receives award for courage over protestUnited States· 2025-04-08