Overview
- Event officials confirmed Booker’s disqualification and removal from the women’s results after the Arlington, Texas competition, reallocating the 2025 title to Andrea Thompson.
- Organizers said they were unaware of the athlete’s background, reiterated that entries must match biological sex recorded at birth, and reported no response to their attempts to contact Booker.
- Ceremony footage showed Thompson stepping off the podium appearing to say “this is bullsh*t” when Booker was announced as winner.
- A 2017 YouTube video reported as appearing to be Booker’s included a reference to being “a 21-year-old trans woman,” which helped trigger the post-event review.
- Strength brand Iron Ape ended its relationship with Booker alleging misrepresentation to officials, as organizers announced placements will be adjusted and eligibility vetting will be overhauled.