Becky Pepper-Jackson

Becky Pepper-Jackson

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Becky Pepper-Jackson is a 13-year-old freshman at Bridgeport Senior High School in West Virginia, known for her participation in track and field events. She has gained national attention due to her involvement in a Supreme Court case regarding the participation of transgender athletes in girls' sports. Recently, she secured third place in the discus event and eighth in the shot put competition at the state championship, amidst ongoing debates about the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports.

Born on Jan 01, 2010 (16 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.03%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
433,394
Power
25,520$
Sentiment
5.41
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 5.00 0.10% +0% 331,002,651 343,364 $21,000,000 21,784$
United Kingdom 2 6.50 0.09% +0% 67,886,011 58,776 $2,700,000 2,338$
Canada 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 38,005,238 31,254 $1,700,000 1,398$
Totals 5 436,893,900 433,394 $25,400,000 25,520$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Becky Pepper-Jackson is a 16-year-old high school sophomore in West Virginia who has publicly identified as a girl since age 8 and is the only transgender person seeking to compete in girls sports in the state. 7

The Globe and Mail: U.S. Supreme Court allows states to ban transgender girls and women from school athletic teams

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Becky Pepper-Jackson is a 15-year-old high school student from West Virginia who challenged the state's law on the grounds of her gender-affirming treatment. 5

The Guardian: US supreme court rules states can exclude trans athletes from female sports | US supreme court

United States United States: Becky Pepper-Jackson, a high school student in West Virginia, challenged laws prohibiting the participation of transgender athletes. 7

The New York Times: Tracking Major Supreme Court Cases and Rulings in 2026

United States United States: Becky Pepper-Jackson is a track and field athlete who was banned after West Virginia banned transgender athletes in girls' sports. 6

Fox News: ACLU transgender athlete campaign draws criticism from Jennifer Sey