Who is Stephanie Turner? Women's fencer who knelt to protest trans opponent and ignited global awareness

Women's fencer Stephanie Turner became a household name overnight among activists for women's rights in sports.

A viral video of Turner kneeling to protest a transgender opponent ignited more debate about transgender inclusion in women's sports, especially fencing. 

"It will probably, at least for the moment, destroy my life," Turner told Fox News Digital. "It's very hard for me to do this."

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Her decision was driven by her...