US EditionFormer UPenn Swimmers Sue NCAA and Ivy League Over Transgender Athlete's Participation
- Donald Trump signed an executive order to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports, which threatens federal funding for schools that allow trans participation.
- Three former University of Pennsylvania swimmers are suing the NCAA and Ivy League for allowing transgender athlete Lia Thomas to compete, claiming it violates Title IX.
- The lawsuit alleges that the Ivy League pressured institutions to keep Thomas eligible and prevented women from voicing concerns about their rights.
- The NCAA is reviewing the executive order, with President Charlie Baker stating they will align NCAA policy accordingly, while advocacy groups criticize the order's impact on trans youth.
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Former UPenn swimmer celebrates Trump's women's sports order, says Lia Thomas saga was 'dark time' | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TVAccessibility ToolsIncrease TextDecrease TextGrayscaleHigh ContrastNegative ContrastLight BackgroundLinks UnderlineReadable FontRese
Female athletes and advocates are celebrating President Donald Trump’s latest executive order, which bans transgender women from participating in girls’ and women’s sports. Supporters say the decision restores fairness and safety in athletics, while critics argue it unfairly targets and discriminates against transgender individuals. Margot Kaczorowski, a former University of Pennsylvania swimmer, was among the first to speak out. She and severa…
Fmr UPenn Athletes Sue School, Harvard And NCAA To Overturn Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas’ Collegiate Records
University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas smiles on the podium after winning the 200 yard freestyle during the 2022 Ivy League Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at Blodgett Pool on February 18, 2022 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Meyers8:26 AM – Friday, February 7, 2025 Three former University of Pennsylvania... The post Fmr UPenn Athletes Sue School, Harvard And NCAA To Overturn Tr…
Former Penn swimmers sue university over trans athlete Lia Thomas competing in 2022 Ivy League championships
Three former University of Pennsylvania swimmers — Grace Estabrook,, Margot Kaczorowski and Ellen Holmquist — have reportedly filed a lawsuit against Penn, Harvard University, the Ivy League and the NCAA for allegedly violating Title IX by allowing Lia Thomas, a transgender woman, to compete in the 2022 Women’s Ivy League Swimming and Diving Championships.
Former UPenn swimmers sue schools and NCAA for allowing trans athlete to compete
Three former athletes at the University of Pennsylvania women’s swimming program sued the school, the Ivy League Council of Presidents and athletics organizations Tuesday, claiming they violated federal law to allow transgender athlete Lia Thomas to compete against them.
Former Swimmers Target Lia Thomas' Records in Lawsuit
For allegedly violating Title IX by allowing transgender athlete Lia Thomas to compete in the 2022 Women's Ivy League Swimming and Diving Championships, three former University of Pennsylvania swimmers have filed a lawsuit against their alma mater, Harvard University, and other organizations.
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