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Transgender Fencer Exits Wagner College Team Amid Ongoing Sports Debate

Transgender Fencer Exits Wagner College Team Amid Ongoing Sports Debate

A transgender fencer has been removed from the Wagner College women’s fencing team following a significant controversy surrounding their participation in a recent tournament. This incident has reignited discussions regarding gender-inclusion policies in sports.

Wagner College officials confirmed to Fox News Digital that Redmond Sullivan, who had been competing for the team, is no longer part of the roster over a week after the event at the Cherry Blossom Open held in Maryland.

Sullivan’s Competing Background

Sullivan, who previously competed on the men’s team during the 2023-24 season, participated in several competitions for the Wagner women’s team during the early part of the 2024-25 season. The decision to separate from the team followed protests that arose from the tournament situation.

Changing NCAA Policies

The National Collegiate Athletic Association, or NCAA, recently updated its transgender-inclusion policy after the signing of the