LIA THOMAS

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Lia Thomas is a former swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania. “She is the first openly transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I national championship, having won the women’s 500-yard freestyle event in 2022.” “During her swimming career, Thomas has been part of the public debate about transgender women in women’s sports.” “Thomas has been at the center of much scrutiny from lawmakers and media over the past year, mainly after parents of her fellow swim team members wrote a letter to the NCAA asking that Thomas be banned from competing. However, the University of Pennsylvania and hundreds of current and former collegiate swimmers have spoken out in support of Thomas’s right to swim on the women’s team.” “In January 2024, Thomas opened a legal challenge to the World Aquatics gender inclusion policy.” [Source, Source]

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