Transgender Athlete Achieves Narrow Victory in Pennsylvania High School Track Event

Luce Allen, a senior transgender girl, celebrated a remarkable victory in a 200-meter race at a Pennsylvania high school track meet. She defeated a freshman biological female by a mere 0.15 seconds, highlighting the ongoing discussions surrounding transgender athletes in competitive sports.

Representing Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School, Allen recorded a personal best of 25.20 seconds during the race, part of the SOL American meet. This latest win marks her sixth victory this season, including a strong performance in the girls’ 4×400-meter relay, which took place at the same event.

The Context of Competition

Allen’s impressive time stands as an interesting point in the broader arena of high school athletics. Notably, her finishing time would have placed her among the fourth-slowest records for male 200-meter runners if competing against boys during preliminary heats. The winning times for the boys in the same meet were significantly faster, clocking in at 21.72 and 21.96 seconds.

Since 2023, Allen has been competing against girls, a decision that has stirred debate within athletic communities and beyond. Interestingly, there were no athletes listed with the last name