WATCH: ‘That Is Disgusting’: High School Athlete Gives Thumbs Down at Podium After Losing to Trans Runner

A female high school runner let her frustrations be known on Saturday, as she gave a big thumbs down following her loss to a trans athlete. A loss that resulted in her exclusion from the state championships.

In a video posted by the Independent Council on Women’s Sports, Adeline Johnson, a track & field athlete from Branson High School in California, can be seen giving a thumbs down after her fourth-place finish in the 1600-meter race at the North Coast Meet of Champions of California. Next to her is second-place finisher and transgender athlete Athena Ryan of Sonoma Academy.

Ryan, along with the first and second-place finishers, advanced to the state championships. Had Ryan, a male, not been in the race, Adekine Johnson would be on her way to state. Had Ryan run in the male division, he would have finished last.

“Protestors were seen at the track meet with signs saying ‘protect female sports’ before they were removed from the stadium after a clash with security,” the Daily Mail reports.

 

An account called Women Are Real tweeted videos of altercations between pro- women’s sports protesters and trans activists, as well as security.

“All students should have the opportunity to participate in CIF athletics and/or activities in a manner that is consistent with their gender identity,” the California Interscholastic Federation’s rules read.

“Athletes will participate in programs consistent with their gender identity or the gender most consistently expressed.”