Lia Thomas
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.
Born on Aug 02, 1999 (26 years old)
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United States:
Lia Thomas winning an NCAA title in 2022 is mentioned in the context of the debate on transgender athletes.
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United States:
Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer, had her records revoked by the University of Pennsylvania as part of its deal with the Trump administration.
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Canada:
Lia Thomas is mentioned as a trans swimmer who dominated at the 2022 NCAA championships.
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United States:
Lia Thomas is a former University of Pennsylvania trans swimmer whose participation prompted multiple lawsuits against institutions and the NCAA.
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India:
Lia Thomas, the transgender swimmer whose participation in collegiate sports ignited political firestorms.
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Canada:
In another agreement, the University of Pennsylvania pledged to modify school records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas.
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United States:
When Lia Thomas was shoving real women off the podium, where was the outrage?
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United States:
Lia Thomas is mentioned as an athlete who won a 2022 NCAA Women's Swimming & Diving National Championship.
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United States:
Lia Thomas is mentioned in the context of NCAA rules regarding awards.
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United States:
Lia Thomas is mentioned as one of the athletes upset by reality-confirming rules and laws.
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