US EditionFormer UPenn Swimmers Sue NCAA and Ivy League Over Transgender Athlete's Participation
- Several women filed a lawsuit against the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, the NCAA, and the Ivy League Council, claiming discrimination under Title IX after sharing facilities with transgender swimmer Lia Thomas in 2022.
- The lawsuit alleges that sharing locker rooms with a male caused emotional distress and violated the plaintiffs' privacy rights.
- The plaintiffs argue that the NCAA's policies allow biological males to compete in women's sports, which they claim undermines women's opportunities and safety.
- Former President Joe Biden's attempt to revise Title IX to include protections for transgender individuals faced criticism, while President Donald Trump signed an executive order to restrict transgender participation in women's sports.
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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.
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 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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