Former Cal Poly coach, ‘godfather of track and field,’ dies at 82

The Cal Poly sports community is mourning the loss of Hall of Famer and former track and field coach Steve Simmons, who died ...

California track and field championship to be overshadowed by trans drama for second year in a row

California high school track and field state finals face expected protests over transgender athlete competing in girls' divisions for a second year.

California fans select Ejam Yohannes, Kaahliyah Lacy as 2026 track and field athletes of the year

Loyola's Ejam Yohannes and San Jacinto Valley Academy's Kaahliyah Lacy were voted California's 2026 Track and Field Athletes ...

AB Hernandez closes high school career with 2 California state titles amid ongoing controversy

AB Hernandez finishes high school career winning two girls' track titles at the CIF state championship as trans sports debate rages in California.
The Daily Californian

Cal track and field ends season with 3 All-Americans

To finish off the 2026 outdoor season, Cal track and field went to the NCAA Outdoor Championships last Wednesday to Saturday at Hayward Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. This year, four Bears procured spots ...
Sports Illustrated

Notable California Transgender Track Athlete, AB Hernandez, Repeats as CIF Champion

AB Hernandez is kicking up headlines for a second year in a row. The notable and outspoken California transgender high school track athlete from Jurupa Valley High School repeated as a CIF Southern ...
The New York Times

Trans Athlete Could Repeat as State Champion at California Meet

Special rules will again be in place. Podium spots might be shared. By Juliet Macur A year after being awarded two gold medals at the California state track and field championships amid protests over ...