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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5 | 4.20 | 0.16% | +20% | 331,002,651 | 617,542 | $21,000,000 | 39,179$ |
| France | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 54,034 | $2,700,000 | 2,235$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 23,547 | $1,700,000 | 1,053$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 814,162 | $2,900,000 | 1,711$ |
| Totals | 8 | 1,814,285,785 | 1,509,285 | $28,300,000 | 44,178$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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United States:
Ponder discussed the issue of transgender women in sports, referencing Lia Thomas.
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France:
Lia Thomas was stripped of titles she won while competing as a transgender swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania.
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United States:
Lia Thomas is a transgender athlete who joined the University of Pennsylvania's women's swim team in 2021.
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Spain:
Lia Thomas is referenced in relation to a legal case concerning the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports.
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