A transgender-identifying boy took first place in women’s pole vaulting at Maine’s Class B state championship

A transgender-identifying boy took first place in women's pole vaulting at Maine ’s Class B state championship on Monday .

The victory by a boy in the female event helped Greely High School girls’ track and field team clinch the championship by one point.

Maine state lawmaker Lauren Libby drew attention to the controversy on Monday , writing on Facebook , “ Two years ago , [boy's name] tied for 5th place in boys pole vault.” In January , Maine 's Department of Education said it would not comply with President Trump 's executive order banning males from female sports.