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Trump misgenders Lia Thomas, goes on tirade about transgender athletes in Wisconsin
2 years, 4 months ago

Trump misgenders Lia Thomas, goes on tirade about transgender athletes in Wisconsin

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former president Donald Trump misgendered transgender athlete Lia Thomas when …

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I’m a trans athlete too – banning swimmers like Lia Thomas completely misses the point
2 years, 6 months ago

I’m a trans athlete too – banning swimmers like Lia Thomas completely misses the point

The Independent  

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As Title IX turns 50, it plays a surprise role in transgender athlete access debate
2 years, 6 months ago

As Title IX turns 50, it plays a surprise role in transgender athlete access debate

LA Times  

On the spring day when Lia Thomas made history by winning an NCAA swimming championship as a transgender female, protesters gathered outside the arena to do what protesters normally do. “Today, because of Title IX, things for women are different.” More than 3.6 million females now compete in high school and college — a ten-fold increase from 1972 — according …

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Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas says ‘trans women are not a threat to women’s sports’
2 years, 6 months ago

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas says ‘trans women are not a threat to women’s sports’

CNN  

CNN — Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas said trans women are “not a threat to women’s sports” in an interview with ABC on Tuesday. Speaking to ABC’s Juju Chang, Thomas said: “Trans people don’t transition for athletics. I became a lot weaker and a lot slower in the water.” Following NCAA protocols, she took a year off swimming and joined the …

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Trans swimming champion Lia Thomas finishes college controversial career – what’s next for athlete?
2 years, 8 months ago

Trans swimming champion Lia Thomas finishes college controversial career – what’s next for athlete?

The Independent  

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Swimmer Lia Thomas becomes first transgender athlete to win an NCAA D-I title
2 years, 9 months ago

Swimmer Lia Thomas becomes first transgender athlete to win an NCAA D-I title

CNN  

CNN — University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas became the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I title after finishing first in the women’s 500-yard freestyle event Thursday evening. CeCé Telfer was the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA title of any kind when she won the 2019 Division II championship in the women’s 400-meter hurdles. “Just …

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USA Swimming unveils new rules for transgender athletes
2 years, 10 months ago

USA Swimming unveils new rules for transgender athletes

Al Jazeera  

The new policy could affect Lia Thomas, who transitioned and moved from the University of Pennsylvania men’s team to the women’s team. USA Swimming, which governs the sport in the United States, has unveiled a new policy that would allow transgender athletes to compete in elite events, but included criteria that the organisation said would mitigate unfair advantages. “USA Swimming …

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Caitlyn Jenner transgender women UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas should NOT compete with biological women
2 years, 11 months ago

Caitlyn Jenner transgender women UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas should NOT compete with biological women

Daily Mail  

Caitlyn Jenner has called on the National Collegiate Athletic Association to immediately stop transgender athletes like University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas from competing against their biological counterparts. Caitlyn Jenner has said the 'woke world' is not working for women's sports and is calling on the NCAA to adjust their transgender policy for sports Writing on Twitter, Jenner stated explicitly …

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