‘It’s easier to fight the whole world than to fight yourself’: Why transgender swimmer Lia Thomas wouldn’t change a thing

Trans swimmer Lia Thomas gives rare interview and details struggles from childhood

Lia Thomas has offered a rare reflection on life as one of the most talked-about transgender athletes in global sport, describing the emotional aftermath of intense public scrutiny and the lasting connection to swimming despite exclusion from elite competition.In an in-depth interview with Philadelphia public media outlet WHYY, the former University of Pennsylvania swimmer discussed the turbulence surrounding NCAA success and the challenges that…

‘It’s easier to fight the whole world than to fight yourself:’ Why transgender swimmer Lia Thomas wouldn’t change a thing

In a rare interview, Lia Thomas described what life was like as arguably the most prominent transgender swimmer in the world.