US Olympian's lawsuit against USA Fencing for alleged trans athlete in women's competition is dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by U.S. Olympian Margherita Guzzi Vincenti against USA Fencing regarding the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's competitions. The lawsuit claimed that biological males were allowed to compete in women's events at the 2025 North American Cup. The court found that the plaintiffs did not sufficiently establish a valid Title IX claim.
- ▪The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice by Missouri District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan Jr.
- ▪Guzzi and other female fencers alleged that USA Fencing permitted biological males to compete in women's divisions.
- ▪USA Fencing expressed gratitude for the court's decision, emphasizing their commitment to providing opportunities for all fencers.
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Sports US Olympian's lawsuit against USA Fencing for alleged trans athlete in women's competition is dismissed Lawsuit alleged biological males were allowed to compete at the 2025 North American Cup in Kansas City By Jackson Thompson OutKick Published May 26, 2026 6:44pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fencer reacts to new Olympic trans athlete policy: 'Common sense is prevailing' Competitive fencer Stephanie Turner discusses the U.S. Olympic Committee’s decision to bar transgender women from women’s sports on ‘America’s Newsroom.’ 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.
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