May 31—TACOMA — Though the jeering follows Verónica Garcia when she races in track events, it hasn't slowed her down. Garcia, an East Valley High School senior, is again the state champion in the ...

Trans student-athlete Verónica Garcia following her 400 meters win at the WIAA Outdoor State Championships in Tacoma, Washington | Screenshot Runnerspace 17-year-old Verónica Garcia became the first ...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Verónica García woke up, as she always did, on the floor. Her head hurt. Her stomach cramped with hunger. It was the morning of her first race of the season, and she had longed ...

I help families love the teenage years and help teens and emerging adults find their voice and find their path. While there are legitimate and unique challenges facing young people today, things like ...

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, MassLive asked readers to identify people who are emerging Hispanic leaders throughout the state, working to make a difference ...

Verónica Garcia, a transgender competitor, has been on top of the competition in the girls’ 400-meter races during the Washington state outdoor season in 2025 and finished in first place during the ...

Transgender athlete Verónica Garcia told her critics to “get a life” after she was booed for dominating the girls’ Washington state track high school championship for the second year in a row. On May ...

Verónica Garcia did not hear the boos when the race started on May 25. When she took the lead in the State 2A girls 400-meter run at the track and field championships in Tacoma, they grew in volume ...

I help families love the teenage years and help teens and emerging adults find their voice and find their path. While there are legitimate and unique challenges facing young people today, things like ...