Lia Thomas
United StatesathleteFemaleb. 19995.0Global Dominance: 0.06%Lia Thomas is a transgender swimmer who gained national attention for her performance in women's collegiate swimming competitions after transitioning. Her participation has sparked significant debate about the inclusion of transgender athletes in sports, with supporters arguing for her right to compete as a woman, while critics, including former President Donald Trump, have raised concerns about fairness in women's sports.
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Lia Thomas is a trans swimmer who competed against Riley Gaines in college.
WNBPA issues statement embracing diversity and inclusion amid trans athlete debate in women's sportsUnited States· 2026-08-07
University of Pennsylvania transgender athlete Lia Thomas swims in a preliminary heat for the 500 meter freestyle at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.
Sophie Cunningham and West Wilson split on transgender athletes in girls' sports despite podcast partnershipUnited States· 2026-07-25
Lia Thomas is a former Penn transgender swimmer who competed on the women's team.
Sophie Cunningham sparks social media meltdown by speaking out to protect women's sportsUnited States· 2026-07-22
Cunningham previously garnered backlash from the left in March 2022 after re-sharing a tweet about the controversy surrounding former Penn transgender swimmer Lia Thomas competing on the women's team.
Sophie Cunningham speaks out on protecting girls from competing against 'biological men'United States· 2026-07-22
Lia Thomas was featured in a minute-long promo during Women's History Month.
Savannah Bananas opened the 2026 ESPYs with one of the worst performances you'll ever seeUnited States· 2026-07-16
Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania who had previously competed on the men’s team, became a flashpoint after racing in women’s collegiate meets in 2022.
US Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in school sports
New Zealand· 2026-07-01
Lia Thomas is a transgender athlete whose participation in women's sports has sparked significant controversy.
Inside the Supreme Court battle to 'Save Women's Sports'United States· 2026-07-01
Lia Thomas is the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I title.
Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans: What to know and what’s nextUnited States· 2026-07-01
Lia Thomas is a transgender swimmer who competed against Wheeler in the 2022 NCAA championships.
'Save Women's Sports' activists react to chaotic SCOTUS hearingUnited States· 2026-01-15
Lia Thomas competed in women's collegiate swimming events after previously being on the men's team.
Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos examina leyes estatales que vetan a atletas transgénero en deportes femeninos
Costa Rica· 2026-01-13
Lia Thomas winning an NCAA title in 2022 is mentioned in the context of the debate on transgender athletes.
Sam Ponder says daughter faced 'boy' in girls basketball tournamentUnited States· 2025-10-22
Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer, had her records revoked by the University of Pennsylvania as part of its deal with the Trump administration.
What Has the Trump Administration Gotten From Law Firms and Universities?United States· 2025-09-06
Lia Thomas is mentioned as a trans swimmer who dominated at the 2022 NCAA championships.
Alberta’s policy banning trans kids from female sports is ripe for scapegoating and abuse
Canada· 2025-09-05
Lia Thomas is a former University of Pennsylvania trans swimmer whose participation prompted multiple lawsuits against institutions and the NCAA.
Swarthmore College responds to transgender athlete Evelyn Parts' lawsuitUnited States· 2025-08-17
Lia Thomas, the transgender swimmer whose participation in collegiate sports ignited political firestorms.
The Ivy deal: How Brown University has become the latest battleground in Trump’s war on higher education
India· 2025-07-31
In another agreement, the University of Pennsylvania pledged to modify school records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas.
Brown University strikes agreement with Washington to restore lost federal fundingCanada· 2025-07-31
When Lia Thomas was shoving real women off the podium, where was the outrage?
The war on hot women: Why the woke mob hates Sydney SweeneyUnited States· 2025-07-30
Lia Thomas is mentioned as an athlete who won a 2022 NCAA Women's Swimming & Diving National Championship.
S.F. Chronicle Runs Insane Column About Donald Trump, Olympics, Trans AthletesUnited States· 2025-07-28
Lia Thomas is mentioned in the context of NCAA rules regarding awards.
Bomani Jones Provided Really Intelligent Commentary On Shane Gillis, ESPYsUnited States· 2025-07-23
Lia Thomas is mentioned as one of the athletes upset by reality-confirming rules and laws.
Transgender Athlete Suing Princeton For Being Kept From Competing Against WomenUnited States· 2025-07-18Ponder discussed the issue of transgender women in sports, referencing Lia Thomas.
Former ESPN host breaks silence on firing after speaking about trans athletesUnited States· 2025-07-17
Lia Thomas was stripped of titles she won while competing as a transgender swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania.
La mise au pas des universités américaines par l’administration Trump sur le statut des athlètes transgenres
France· 2025-07-09
Lia Thomas is a transgender athlete who joined the University of Pennsylvania's women's swim team in 2021.
UPenn swimmer breaks silence on sharing locker room with Lia ThomasUnited States· 2025-07-06
Lia Thomas is referenced in relation to a legal case concerning the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports.
La racha ganadora de Trump da alas a su revolución conservadora | Internacional
Spain· 2025-07-06
Lia Thomas is the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I title, which has sparked significant controversy and debate.
Riley Gaines has been one of Lia Thomas’ most vocal opponents. She just scored two major wins in her anti-trans effortsUnited States· 2025-07-05
Lia Thomas is a transgender swimmer who competed in women's sports and had her records officially withdrawn by the University of Pennsylvania.
Universidad de Pensilvania retira los récords de Lia Thomas y excluye a mujeres trans de sus equipos femeninos
Colombia· 2025-07-03Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas was involved in a resolution agreement reached with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Supreme Court takes up transgender student athletes caseUnited States· 2025-07-03
Lia Thomas had titles stripped by Penn, which sparked controversy in the sports community.
Riley Gaines Slams ESPN, AP For What They Didn't Include In Lia Thomas StoryUnited States· 2025-07-03
Lia Thomas's personal achievements have been annulled due to Trump's decision, leading to her medals being revoked.
ট্রাম্পের নির্বাহী আদেশে কেড়ে নেওয়া হচ্ছে ট্রান্সজেন্ডার সাঁতারুর পদক
Bangladesh· 2025-07-03Lia Thomas won the 500-yard freestyle at the 2022 NCAA championships.
Riley Gaines calls on NCAA to void transgender swimmer's national titleUnited States· 2025-07-03
