Published 15:53 4 Apr 2025 GMT+1

Reason why fencer who refused to compete against trans opponent received punishment as rule break is explained

Stephanie Turner protested against trans athlete Redmond Sullivan's involvement in the competition

Rhianna Benson

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Topics: Politics, US News, Sport, LGBTQ,

Rhianna Benson

Rhianna is an Entertainment Journalist at LADbible Group, working across LADbible, UNILAD and Tyla. She has a Masters in News Journalism from the University of Salford and a Masters in Ancient History from the University of Edinburgh. She previously worked as a Celebrity Reporter for OK! and New Magazines, and as a TV Writer for Reach PLC.

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Reason why fencer who refused to compete against trans opponent received punishment as rule break is explained

Stephanie Turner protested against trans athlete Redmond Sullivan's involvement in the competition

Reason why fencer who refused to compete against trans opponent received punishment as rule break is explained

Stephanie Turner protested against trans athlete Redmond Sullivan's involvement in the competition

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