Runner Who Identified as Female Wins Girls' Cross Country Race
A high school junior in Washington competed in girls' cross country races after previously running on the boys' team, improving his placements. The school said it was following state interscholastic rules that allow athletes to compete according to gender identity. Critics argued the situation was unfair to female competitors.
Logan Mihailoff, a junior at Camas High School in Washington, opened the season in a boys junior varsity 5k on Sept. 5, placing 76th in 23:10. The boys JV winner finished in 14:28. Weeks later, Mihailoff entered the girls JV race at the Nike Portland XC Invitational in Oregon and took second in 19:16; the same time would have placed roughly 137th in the boys JV field. On Sept. 29, Mihailoff won a dual meet while competing in the girls race.
The school said it was following Washington Interscholastic Activities Association rules that permit athletes to compete based on gender identity. Athletic.net still listed Mihailoff with the boys team. Critics, including HeCheated.org and commentator Brandi Kruse, said female athletes lost opportunities; two 16-year-old runners reportedly refused to start rather than compete. Washington voters face a November referendum related to prohibiting such participation.
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