Fencer Stephanie Turner has spoken out after being disqualified for taking a knee and refusing to compete against a transgender opponent.
The incident occurred on March 30 during a USA Fencing-sanctioned tournament in Maryland.
Footage of the controversial moment has since been viewed over 7 million times on X (formerly Twitter).
- Stephanie Turner stood by her decision to take a knee and refuse to fence against trans athlete Redmond Sullivan.
- Turner was disqualified for the incident, as she violated rules prohibiting fencers from refusing to compete against another fencer.
- In a new interview, she misgendered Sullivan and said she knew that her actions would get her disqualified.
Speaking to Fox News, Stephanie stated that she “had no choice” but to refuse the bout.
