US Olympian's lawsuit against USA Fencing for alleged trans athlete in women's competition is dismissed

A federal judge dismissed a Title IX lawsuit brought by a U.S. Olympian against USA Fencing over alleged transgender competitors at a past women's competition.

Missouri District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan Jr., appointed by George H.W. Bush in 1991, dismissed the lawsuit led by former U.S. Olympic fencer Margherita Guzzi Vincenti without prejudice. The lawsuit was filed in October and alleged biological males were allowed to compete in women's and girls' competitions at the 2025 North American Cup (NAC) in Kansas City...