Transgender athlete AB Hernandez won gold in the girls' high jump and triple jump at the California high school track and field championship. This caused a lot of controversy and got national attention. Hernandez competed because of a new rule from California's sports governing body, which allowed another girl to compete and win medals in events where Hernandez qualified. Even though Hernandez was successful, there were protests from people who do not think transgender athletes should compete in women's sports. The California Interscholastic Federation made this new rule because of Hernandez's success and to follow California law, which lets transgender students play on teams that match their gender identity. However, critics say that the rule change just makes things more confusing. This controversy happens while a recent poll shows that about 7 out of 10 US adults believe transgender female athletes should not be allowed to play in girls' and women's sports at any level.