AB Hernandez, a transgender athlete, won gold in both the girls' high jump and triple jump at the California high school track and field championship, which caused a lot of controversy across the country. Hernandez was able to compete because of a new rule from the California Interscholastic Federation. This rule allowed an extra girl to compete in events where Hernandez was qualified. Even though she was successful, many people protested because they do not believe 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 this new rule just makes things more confusing. This debate is happening at a time when a recent survey showed that about 70% of adults in the US think transgender female athletes should not be allowed to play in girls' and women's sports at any level.